A review of "State of War" by James Risen

Damning and dismaying... As a national security reporter for the New York Times, Risen has produced some of this era's best journalism on the Central Intelligence Agency and the dysfunctional relationship between the White House and the U.S. spy community... As one of the Washington press corps' best reporters on national security issues, Risen has a record of being right... State of War is a welcome reminder that American hournalism has a higher purpose than shallow pandering to the lowest pop-cultural denominator.  Somewhere, beyond celebrity, there are issues and ideas that matter.  James Risen's book as an urgent contribution to the country's common good by a skillful and courageous reporter."

- Los Angeles Times