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My Dad the Spy

By: Stewart Copeland
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Are our parents really who we think they are?

Drummer with The Police, Stewart Copeland, sets out to uncover the truth about his father, Miles Axe Copeland ll - musician, raconteur, international businessman... and, it turns out, secret CIA operative.

Going back to the 1940s to trace his father's involvement in the birth of the CIA, Stewart enters a murky world of dictators and dirty tricks. He learns about his dad's role in overthrowing governments, assassination plots, and befriending an infamous Soviet double agent.

Helped by his brother and sister, and those who knew his dad's world of politics and espionage, Stewart investigates the impact his spy father had, both on their family and on the world.

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  • Ep. 1: At Home With The Copelands

    Ep. 1: At Home With The Copelands
    Jul 27 2020

    Stewart and his sister Lennie remember a culturally rich and pampered upbringing, dragged around the Middle East by an often absent father. It felt like any normal family... until they discovered what dad really did.
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    31 mins
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  • Ep. 2: The Shoot Out

    Ep. 2: The Shoot Out
    Jul 27 2020

    We’re in the company of Miles Axe Copeland II, in a world of lavish parties attended by great writers and mysterious colonels. The dangers of dad’s career become apparent when armed raiders break into the family home in Damascus.
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  • Ep. 3: Joining Up

    Ep. 3: Joining Up
    Jul 27 2020

    Miles survives the armed raid on his home, but was everything as it seemed? Stewart and his sister Lennie follow dad back to a childhood in Birmingham, Alabama, then into his exploits during the war. Miles meets the man who will eventually recruit him into the CIA, and receives the secret orders which change his life forever.
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a very candid series, raising many political and moral issues while entertaining. very enlightening. thoroughly enjoyed it.

very interesting

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wouldn't everybody love to have have such a cool dad ...it was interesting how it had its pros and cons but he certainly sounded a great character and in those days things were done differently but they did get done👍

fascinating

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This was not just a story about having a Spy for a dad it was also a good insight into who we think The Good Guys are. It has made me interested in reading up on more about the struggles in the middle Eastern countries. I have also learnt that valuable natural resources can be both a blessing and a scurge for these countries. Thank you for igniting some free thinking instead if accepting the stories the media feeds us.

A spy in the family

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Great informative book brilliantly read by all concerned. well worth a listen would love to have had a conversation with Miles 2nd

cracking book

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An engaging listen with both personal and global insights. I was drawn to the book because it was by Stewart Copeland, nonetheless, the subject matter, presentation and commentaries kept me hooked.

An engaging listen

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