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CIVILIAN WARRIORS
The Inside Story of Blackwater and the Unsung Heroes of the War on Terror
Erik Prince, the former Navy SEAL who founded Blackwater in 1997, has given only a handful of interviews over the last decade. Because of the secrecy requirements of Blackwater's contracts with the Pentagon, the State Department, and the CIA, he was unable to speak out even when his company's critics were spreading false information. But now he's finally free to tell the true story of Blackwater's rise and fall, and to show why so many of his former employees were unsung heroes in the War on Terror.
When most people think of Blackwater, phrases like "war profiteers," "mercenaries," or perhaps even "murderers" come to mind. That shows the impact of the company's enemies in damaging its reputation. But the truth is far more complicated, and more fascinating.
In this gripping narrative, Prince:
* Tells the real stories behind many controversial events misrepresented in the media.
* Argues that, like it or not, our military can no longer function without contractors like Blackwater. One reason his company was so successful was that it operated much more efficiently than our armed forces.
* Reframes the argument between Democrats who say that the privatization of war is inherently dangerous, and Republicans who want to increase military spending as much as possible. He disagrees with both positions.
* Shares the unique story of his upbringing, his family, and his years in the Navy, as context for why he created Blackwater.
* Honors the Blackwater employees who died for their country, yet have been unfairly portrayed as money-hungry, trigger-happy murderers.
This book is far more than Prince's attempt to get a fair trial in the court of public opinion. It's also a key record of the War on Terror that will force people to rethink what they assume about the years since 9/11.
Erik Prince is the founder and former CEO of Blackwater. Since the sale of Blackwater in 2010, he has had no ties to the firm and is pursuing new ventures from his home base in Abu Dhabi, where he resides with his children. He is a former Navy SEAL.
In this gripping narrative, Prince:
* Tells the real stories behind many controversial events misrepresented in the media.
* Argues that, like it or not, our military can no longer function without contractors like Blackwater. One reason his company was so successful was that it operated much more efficiently than our armed forces.
* Reframes the argument between Democrats who say that the privatization of war is inherently dangerous, and Republicans who want to increase military spending as much as possible. He disagrees with both positions.
* Shares the unique story of his upbringing, his family, and his years in the Navy, as context for why he created Blackwater.
* Honors the Blackwater employees who died for their country, yet have been unfairly portrayed as money-hungry, trigger-happy murderers.
This book is far more than Prince's attempt to get a fair trial in the court of public opinion. It's also a key record of the War on Terror that will force people to rethink what they assume about the years since 9/11.
Erik Prince is the founder and former CEO of Blackwater. Since the sale of Blackwater in 2010, he has had no ties to the firm and is pursuing new ventures from his home base in Abu Dhabi, where he resides with his children. He is a former Navy SEAL.
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