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Under fire:

an American story
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HarperPaperbacks, May 28, 1992 - Biography & Autobiography - 544 pages
With a cast of characters that includes Ronald Reagan,George Bush,Robert "Bud" McFarlane William CAsey and John Poindexter,Oliver North tells for the first time the story of his life and reveals the startling details about top secret hostage negotiations arms sales to Iran, and the covert pipeline of funds to the Nicaraguan contras-all of which erupted before the stunned American public as the "Iran-Contra Affair"

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User Review  - David Vanness - Goodreads

"...amazing" is a powerful word to use judging a literary work. But I do give this 5 stars. Having lived thru, watched, and questioned events and legislators I'm glad to see 'the other side of the ... Read full review

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User Review  - John - Goodreads

very interesting to hear his side of the story. had already read Samosa's side Read full review

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Contents

Foreword
1
The Secret VV1thin a Secret
41
Coming of
76
Copyright

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About the author (1992)

Oliver North is a combat-decorated Marine, the recipient of the Silver Star, the Bronze Star for valor, and two Purple Hearts for wounds in action. From 1983 to 1986 he served as the U.S. government's counter-terrorism coordinator on the National Security Council staff. President Ronald Reagan described him as ?an American hero.? A New York Times best-selling author, syndicated columnist, and host of the award-winning War Stories documentary series on the FOX News Channel, North lives with his wife, Betsy, in Virginia. They have four children and eleven grandchildren.