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Spook Who Sat by the Door

Book • 1989
The Spook Who Sat by the Door is a classic in the black literary tradition, serving as both a satire of civil rights issues in the late 1960s and a serious exploration of black militancy.

The novel follows Dan Freeman, who is enlisted in the CIA's elitist espionage program.

After mastering agency tactics, Freeman drops out to train young Chicago blacks as 'Freedom Fighters.

' The book is autobiographical and personal, reflecting on one man's reaction to ruling-class hypocrisy, while also being a universal tale of reaction to oppression.

It critiques various aspects of society, including capitalism, bourgeois aspirations, and the role of Black individuals within the system.

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Yaya Jata Fanusie
in the context of his own experience at the CIA and the themes explored in his podcast.
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Yaya Fanusie – The Life of a CIA Analyst

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