Permanent Record
Permanent Record
Edward Snowden's firsthand account of becoming America's most controversial whistleblower
About This Book
Permanent Record (2019) presents Edward Snowden's autobiography, revealing his journey from childhood through his 2013 exposure of US government mass surveillance programs. Working as a technology contractor for the NSA, Snowden discovered unprecedented domestic spying operations targeting American citizens. His memoir chronicles his transformation from a talented young computer enthusiast to a high-level intelligence operative who ultimately sacrificed his career, homeland, and freedom to alert the public about their government's secret monitoring activities.
Who Should Read This?
- Technology enthusiasts interested in cybersecurity and digital rights
- Readers concerned about government surveillance and civil liberties
- Anyone curious about the personal cost of challenging institutional power
- People questioning the extent of digital monitoring in modern life
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