Reviewers note the book's current relevance, drawing parallels between the authoritarianism of the Soviet era and modern-day Russia.
The book is described as a tribute to roots and family history, exploring the "vulnerable and powerful" journey of a daughter finding a father she never knew.
Aleksandr Ogoródnik was a Soviet diplomat and economist recruited by the CIA in Bogotá. He became one of the most vital intelligence assets for the U.S. during the Cold War before being captured by the KGB in Moscow in 1977.
Upon his capture, Ogoródnik committed suicide by ingesting a cyanide capsule hidden in a pen provided by the CIA. Book Structure The work is divided into two distinct parts:
Suárez grew up in Madrid with a mother who kept her father’s identity a secret for years. It wasn't until she was 14 that she received her first real clue about his identity.
The inclusion of Ogoródnik’s own unpublished writings, which offer a fierce critique of the Soviet communist system and explain his decision to collaborate with Western intelligence. Themes and Reception
Alejandra Suárez’s journey to reconstruct her father’s life and understand the "impossible love story" between her parents.
Reviewers note the book's current relevance, drawing parallels between the authoritarianism of the Soviet era and modern-day Russia.
The book is described as a tribute to roots and family history, exploring the "vulnerable and powerful" journey of a daughter finding a father she never knew. Mi Padre, Un Espia Ruso Alejandra Suarez epub
Aleksandr Ogoródnik was a Soviet diplomat and economist recruited by the CIA in Bogotá. He became one of the most vital intelligence assets for the U.S. during the Cold War before being captured by the KGB in Moscow in 1977. He became one of the most vital intelligence
Upon his capture, Ogoródnik committed suicide by ingesting a cyanide capsule hidden in a pen provided by the CIA. Book Structure The work is divided into two distinct parts: Book Structure The work is divided into two
Suárez grew up in Madrid with a mother who kept her father’s identity a secret for years. It wasn't until she was 14 that she received her first real clue about his identity.
The inclusion of Ogoródnik’s own unpublished writings, which offer a fierce critique of the Soviet communist system and explain his decision to collaborate with Western intelligence. Themes and Reception
Alejandra Suárez’s journey to reconstruct her father’s life and understand the "impossible love story" between her parents.