Join Amazon Prime and ship Two-Day for free and Overnight for $3.99. Already a member? Sign in.

 

or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
 
 
More Buying Choices
30 used & new from $6.25

Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
By Way of Deception: The Making and Unmaking of a Mossad Officer
 
 
Tell the Publisher!
I’d like to read this book on Kindle

Don’t have a Kindle? Get yours here.
 
  

By Way of Deception: The Making and Unmaking of a Mossad Officer (Perfect Paperback)

by Victor Ostrovsky (Author)
Key Phrases: missile boat, Tel Aviv, United States, Black September (more...)
4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (57 customer reviews)

List Price: $24.95
Price: $24.95 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available.

Want it delivered Wednesday, July 22? Choose One-Day Shipping at checkout. Details
10 new from $13.39 19 used from $6.25 1 collectible from $26.00
Also Available in: List Price: Our Price: Other Offers:
Hardcover (1st) 452 used & new from $0.01
Paperback $11.99 $8.63 100 used & new from $0.01
Audio Cassette 15 used & new from $12.80

Frequently Bought Together

Customers buy this book with Israel's Secret Wars: A History of Israel's Intelligence Services by Ian Black

By Way of Deception: The Making and Unmaking of a Mossad Officer + Israel's Secret Wars: A History of Israel's Intelligence Services
  • This item: By Way of Deception: The Making and Unmaking of a Mossad Officer by Victor Ostrovsky

    In Stock.
    Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
    Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

  • Israel's Secret Wars: A History of Israel's Intelligence Services by Ian Black

    In Stock.
    Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
    Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details


Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

The Other Side of Deception: A Rogue Agent Exposes the Mossad's Secret Agenda

The Other Side of Deception: A Rogue Agent Exposes the Mossad's Secret Agenda

by Victor Ostrovsky
The Volunteer: The Incredible True Story of an Israeli Spy on the Trail of International Terrorists

The Volunteer: The Incredible True Story of an Israeli Spy on the Trail of International Terrorists

by Michael Ross
4.1 out of 5 stars (14)  $16.47
Gideon's Spies: The Secret History of the Mossad

Gideon's Spies: The Secret History of the Mossad

by Gordon Thomas
Vengeance: The True Story of an Israeli Counter-Terrorist Team

Vengeance: The True Story of an Israeli Counter-Terrorist Team

by George Jonas
4.4 out of 5 stars (72)  $10.20
Ultimate Spy

Ultimate Spy

by H. Keith Melton
4.1 out of 5 stars (7)  $12.71
Explore similar items

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
Intelligence agencies should never try to ban books about themselves. Like Peter Wright's Spycatcher (Penguin USA, 1987), which was suppressed in Britain , this book on Israel's legendary spy organization by a former Mossad katsa or case officer has ended up on the New York Times best seller list. Among the controversial revelations that led Israel to seek a ban (which was quickly overturned in the United States and Canada) is Ostrovsky's charge that the Mossad refused to share knowledge of a planned suicide mission in Beirut, resulting in the deaths of 241 U.S. Marines in 1983. Another New York Times best seller, Dan Raviv and Yossi Melman's Every Spy a Prince ( LJ 7/90), provides more reliable details on Israel's spy network.
- Wilda Wil liams, "Library Journal"
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description
The # 1 New York Times best seller the Israeli foreign intelligence agency The Mossad tried to ban. The making of a Mossad officer is the true story of an officer in Israel's most secret agency.

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

  • Perfect Paperback: 372 pages
  • Publisher: Wilshire Press Inc. (January 1, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0971759502
  • ISBN-13: 978-0971759503
  • Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #294,592 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Inside This Book (learn more)
Browse and search another edition of this book.


What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?


Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
Check the boxes next to the tags you consider relevant or enter your own tags in the field below.
(4)
(2)

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
Help others find this product — tag it for Amazon search
No one has tagged this product for Amazon search yet. Why not be the first to suggest a search for which it should appear?

Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store

If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store. Learn more

 

Customer Reviews

57 Reviews
5 star:
 (39)
4 star:
 (8)
3 star:
 (5)
2 star:
 (1)
1 star:
 (4)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.4 out of 5 stars (57 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Half the Story, January 21, 2005
By Jonathan Schaper (London, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   
One thing you should know about this book is that in the sequel, The Other Side of Deception, Ostrovsky admits that some of the info in By Way of Deception was deliberately inaccurate and meant to serve as a message to the Mossad that they want to leave him alone or he will reveal the real info. The Other Side of Deception also reveals his true reasons for writing an expose, not so much idealism as it was self-preservation (if he weren't Machiavellian, do you think they would have made him a case worker?).

To address another reviewer's doubts: he was given protection by the Canadian government. And he acted quickly to make sure he had a lot of publicity so any sudden death would be carefully investigated with the Mossad being the obvious suspect.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
32 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting, revealing, worrisome., July 8, 1998
By A Customer
Ostrovsky's book is a must for people who want to understand the secret services. Initially, you are shocked by the revelations, recognizing that it may compromise Israeli national security and its agents. Then you are awed by the training, the logistics and coordination of information gathering. You then become worried, that such a complex and effective organization has no real accountability. Perhaps, the real worry is that Ostrovsky describes a mode of conduct whereby Mossad redefines right and wrong (redefining it in terms of "what's good for Israel and especially Mossad is good, the hell with the rest"), and acts on that basis. And finally, you reconcile your emotions with the knowledge that this couragous book can only force a re-evaluation of Mossad practices. Today's Israeli leaders cannot ignore the claims made by this book, and because of it, there is a little more accountability in the world. I enjoyed the book thoroughly.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
48 of 56 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Inner sanctum of the Mossad, June 25, 2002
By Drake "Drake" (Montreal, Quebec Canada) - See all my reviews
This is a fantastic book if you are looking for an operational manual on intelligence training. Most of the book focuses on how the mossad pick and train their agents, along with the author's experience with the training methods. It also touches upon the politics and foreign relationships within the intelligence community.
The last part of the book details several missions of the Mossad from an insider's perspective. This gave real insight into details often missed when reading newspapers (often manipulated by the intelligence community).

Buy the book, you will not be disappointed. This is a must have for any intelligence library.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
Ad
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Dated, but interesting
My impression is that one should be careful about accepting everything the author writes, literally, since it is, afterall, from the words of a professional liar, plus, as the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Joseph Oppenheim

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Read, Great Artist
I discovered Victor through his art work. This book is a telling eye-opener. I really enjoyed it.
Published 5 months ago by CRAIG LYKINS

5.0 out of 5 stars Who Controls the Middle East
Before reading this book, I was possibly naive in my outlook, thinking the Middle East was composed of separate countries that contend fairly through diplomacy and war for control... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Giant Panda

5.0 out of 5 stars By Way of Deception
Yhe book was delivered in excellent condition, in a timely fashion. Was notified by the seller ahead of time. Very pleasant exchange. The book is a great read. Thanks!
Published 13 months ago by Karen S. Rosselot

5.0 out of 5 stars Insider's look
Mossad is really the source of many spy vs spy like movies, and it's not by chance. A scene by 'Spy Game(2001),' comes directly out of this book. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Giovanni Vignoli

5.0 out of 5 stars A very important book
Some say that 2% of the population controls 98% of the world. While I can't say who that 2% is, the author of this book elaborates on mindsets and techniques that may serve to... Read more
Published 18 months ago by J. Adams

5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful look at Mossad
Highly recommend this book. He covers a lot in this book and most importantly how the intelligence agency commonly use False Flag operations. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Aeneas

5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful look at Mossad
Highly recommend this book. He covers a lot in this book and most importantly how the intelligence agency commonly use False Flag operations. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Aeneas

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting but...
Who's to say the book isn't a deception as well? It has been 'confirmed' the author's life has been threatened. Read more
Published 21 months ago by World Music Fan

4.0 out of 5 stars A Unique Insight Into A Shadowy World
I've long acknowledged the Mossad as one of the best, if not the best, intelligence agencies in the world. They have a reputation as being both ruthless and resourceful. Read more
Published on January 27, 2007 by Luke Waygood

Only search this product's reviews



Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
New! See all customer communities, and bookmark your communities to keep track of them.
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
  No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]


   


Product Information from the Amapedia Community

Beta (What's this?)


So You'd Like to...


Look for Similar Items by Category


Discover Oregon

Garmin Oregon at Amazon.com
You'll find that on the trail, the new Garmin Oregons exchange waypoints, tracks, and geocaches with other Oregon and Colorado units.

Shop all Garmin

 

Best Books of 2008

Best of 2008
Find our top 100 editors' picks as well as customers' favorites in dozens of categories in our Best Books of 2008 Store.
 

Buy Three Books, Get a Fourth Free

4-for-3 Books
Order any four eligible books under $10 and get the lowest-price book free in our 4-for-3 Books Store. See more details.
 

Clear a Path

Shop for Snow Shovels
Anyone who's been through a winter storm knows the value of a good snow shovel.

Shop all snow removal products

 
Ad

 

Feedback

If you need help or have a question for Customer Service, contact us.
 Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
Is there any other feedback you would like to provide?

Your comments can help make our site better for everyone.


Where's My Stuff?

Shipping & Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.

Continue shopping: Top Sellers
Free
Free by Chris Anderson
Paranoia
Paranoia by Joseph Finder
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan, Sir, 1859-1930 Doyle
Glenn Beck's Common Sense

Conditions of Use | Privacy Notice © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates