At the Center of the Storm is a revealing look at the inner workings of the most important intelligence organization in the world during the most challenging times in recent history. Based on his unparalleled access to both the highest echelons of government and raw intelligence from the field, former CIA Director George Tenet's candid and gripping memoir disentangles the interlocking events that led to 9/11 and offers eye-opening new information on the deliberations and strategies that culminated in the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Through it all, Tenet paints an unflinching self-portrait of a man caught between the warring forces of the administration's decision-making process and his own conscience. “Compelling.” - San Francisco Chronicle “Tenet’s new book...is delicious and edifying.” - Lisa Ko, author of The Leavers “The drums have been sounding for the long-awaited book by former CIA director George Tenet.” - Washington Post “…fascinating …” - New York Times “….very readable…” - Los Angeles Times “Delicious and edifying . . . for although other writers have laid out the rough fabric of this history, Tenet completes the tapestry with colorful insider detail.” - Lisa Ko, author of The Leavers “Remarkable, important . . . [with] vivid and emotional detail . . . compelling.” - Washington Post “Accessible . . . Tenet wants his readers to understand what he was doing and why, and he makes his case earnestly and frankly. ” - Minneapolis Star Tribune “An important book, both for what it reveals about the former CIA chief and the administration.” - USA Today At the Center of the Storm is a revealing look at the inner workings of the most important intelligence organization in the world during the most challenging times in recent history. Based on his unparalleled access to both the highest echelons of government and raw intelligence from the field, former CIA Director George Tenet's candid and gripping memoir disentangles the interlocking events that led to 9/11 and offers eye-opening new information on the deliberations and strategies that culminated in the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Through it all, Tenet paints an unflinching self-portrait of a man caught between the warring forces of the administration's decision-making process and his own conscience. George Tenet was the Director of Central Intelligence from 1997 to 2004. He holds a BSFS from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and an MIA from the School of International Affairs at Columbia University. He was appointed to the faculty of Georgetown University in 2004 and lives outside Washington, D.C., with his wife, author Stephanie Glakas-Tenet, and their son.