Pulitzer Prize-winning author Kai Bird examines the life of Robert Ames 鈥 a CIA intelligence operative from 1960 to his death in Beirut in 1983 鈥 and a man whom Bird sees as nearly a perfect spy. More than just an interesting real-life thriller, Bird's recounting of Ames's life makes a powerful case for a more nuanced, humane approach to world affairs. You can see the Monitor's full review of "The Good Spy" here.
