The Baader-Meinhof Complex by Stephan Aust

A scene from the movie: I strongly encourage you to check it out.

I just finished the Baader-Meinhof by Stefan Aust, an interesting and sometimes fascinating story, yet it lacks much analysis or real conclusion. A lot of unsubstantiated rumors fill the last few pages, causing the reader to question to whole affair. Not the comprehensive history I was expecting.

The book follows the historically accurate movie the Baader-Meinhof Complex, just released in the US on DVD, It is a fascinating movie, from the people behind Der Untertag (Downfall). I am curious what will be the next movie from these folks.

Check out the American Poster. Designed by the same people that did the famous Obama poster:

Our Man In Mexico by Jefferson Morley

I just finished this book and It was quite thought provoking. It is a fascinating account about the establishment of the CIA and the Mexico connections to the assassination of JFK are fascinating. The book also illustrates the strength of American control on the Mexican Government in the 50's and 60's. I strongly encourage you to check it out. Probably the best 20 bucks I have spent in a long time.

Our Man in Mexico Book Site

Amazon Link.

An interesting Book Review with Questions to the author.