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Area 51
- An Uncensored History of America's Top Secret Military Base
- Narrated by: Annie Jacobsen
- Length: 16 hrs and 11 mins
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Publisher's Summary
This "compellingly hard-hitting" best seller from a Pulitzer Prize finalist gives listeners the complete untold story of the top-secret military base for the first time. (New York Times).
It is the most famous military installation in the world. And it doesn't exist. Located a mere s75 miles outside of Las Vegas in Nevada's desert, the base has never been acknowledged by the US government - but Area 51 has captivated imaginations for decades.
Myths and hypotheses about Area 51 have long abounded, thanks to the intense secrecy enveloping it. Some claim it is home to aliens, underground tunnel systems, and nuclear facilities. Others believe that the lunar landing itself was filmed there. The prevalence of these rumors stems from the fact that no credible insider has ever divulged the truth about his time inside the base. Until now.
Annie Jacobsen had exclusive access to 19 men who served the base proudly and secretly for decades and are now aged 75-92, and unprecedented access to 55 additional military and intelligence personnel, scientists, pilots, and engineers linked to the secret base, 32 of whom lived and worked there for extended periods. In Area 51, Jacobsen shows us what has really gone on in the Nevada desert, from testing nuclear weapons to building super-secret, supersonic jets to pursuing the War on Terror.
This is the first book based on interviews with eye witnesses to Area 51 history, which makes it the seminal work on the subject. Filled with formerly classified information that has never been accurately decoded for the public, Area 51 weaves the mysterious activities of the top-secret base into a gripping narrative, showing that facts are often more fantastic than fiction, especially when the distinction is almost impossible to make.
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- Riley
- 2020-04-06
best audio book I've ever listened too!
I don't know how to say great book in 15 words so this is what I'm goin to say. highly suggested 5 stars
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- Furious Pablo
- 2019-10-22
Excellent
Annie's work on Area 51 should be a must for anyone who is interested on the secret military base. Excellent reading by the author herself is definitely a bonus. I will be getting her other works in the next few days.
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- Mila D
- 2023-07-16
Lost interest .. unfortunately.
I watched a lot of documentaries with this subject, so I expected to add something new to what I knew already.. Beginning was too much of old military books style, trying to make them exciting stories. so simply gave up on listening further..unfortunately. Not what I expected..
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- M. MacRae
- 2023-01-26
Great narration, riveting story!
Thoroughly engrossing book, Annie’s voice is clear and easy to listen to.
If you’ve ever wondered about Area 51 this is a must read or listen.
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- Wellington_Jr
- 2022-07-09
Very good book
If you’re like me, interested in the ufo and Area 51 legends, just read/listen to this book. Good information, entertaining, the author has a lovely voice that makes the whole experience very relaxing.
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- Darren
- 2022-06-16
Amazing
this is an amazing listen. I came looking for this book after listening to her speak on a Joe Rogan podcast.
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- Carla Reilly
- 2021-06-27
Amazing in every way!
Not only is this book expertly written, but the narrator’s voice is very easy to listen to.
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- Ratpack1
- 2021-06-08
Annie Jacobsen is a Real One
This takes a deep dive into the history of Area 51 and the uses from it's inception to the skepticism of today. Great book
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- Alex Pierson
- 2020-08-15
Great Book
This was a captivating read. Like pulling on a thread just want to know more. Was hoping for a bit more about the Lazar story.
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- HotTubMan
- 2020-07-15
Connects a lot of dots.... But
I enjoyed the book and the many historical details revealed. I don't doubt that any of it is truth, or some version of the truth.
The one detail I can't help but get hung up on is the technology behind the roswell incident, as presented. Specifically, if the technology existed then and was subsequently reverse engineered at area 51, i have trouble believing that was the end of practical application of this technology by the inventors, the perpetrators of the roswell incident or the Americans.
Was this technology what was being employed during the Washington fly by incident and who was behind that event.
This does not detract from my enjoyment of the book but after listening a second time, this is all I can think about.
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