Secrets
Daniel Ellsberg
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Secrets
Published
October 10, 2002
Publisher
Viking Adult
Pages
498
ISBN-13
9780670030309
ISBN-10
0670030309
Description
In 1971 former Cold War hard-liner Daniel Ellsberg made history by releasing the Pentagon Papers-a 7,000-page top-secret study of U.S. decision-making in Vietnam-to the New York Times and Washington Post. The document set in motion a chain of events that ended not only the Nixon presidency but the Vietnam War. In this remarkable memoir, Ellsberg describes in dramatic detail the two years he spent in Vietnam as a U.S. State Department observer, and how he came to risk his career and freedom to expose the deceptions and delusions that shaped three decades of American foreign policy. The story of one man's exploration of conscience, Secrets is also a portrait of America at a perilous crossroad.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Secrets?
This edition of Secrets has approximately 498 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Secrets?
For most readers, Secrets typically takes between 10h 23m and 6h 55m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 124,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 18m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 17 days • Estimated word count: 124,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Secrets?
The estimated word count for Secrets is approximately 124,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Secrets?
Secrets was written by Daniel Ellsberg.
When was Secrets published?
The publication date for this specific edition is October 10, 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.