Join author and journalist, Charlie English, as he reveals the astonishing true story behind CIA Book Club, a secret Cold War operation that used banned books to fight tyranny.
Led by CIA operative, George Minden, the programme smuggled millions of titles behind the Iron Curtain, from Orwell to Solzhenitsyn, aiming to spark dissent and challenge censorship.
English uncovers the daring efforts of underground publishers, operatives, and everyday couriers who risked everything to spread forbidden ideas. This event delves into the gripping tale of espionage, resistance, and the extraordinary power of literature to liberate hearts and minds.
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