The Looming Tower - by Lawrence Wright (Paperback)

The Looming Tower is a gripping narrative that spans five decades, detailing the rise of al-Qaeda and the intelligence failures leading up to the 9/11 attacks.

This definitive history is packed with new information and provides a sweeping perspective on the long road to September 11th.

With a focus on the transformation of Osama bin Laden and Ayman al-Zawahiri, this book offers a firsthand account of their journey from incompetent and idealistic soldiers in Afghanistan to leaders of the most successful terrorist group in history.

The Looming Tower is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the events that led to one of the most devastating tragedies in modern history.