Michael Ross is a Canadian who almost serendipitously immigrated to Israel after a tour with the Canadian army. He converted to Judaism, married an Israeli, and was recruited to the Mossad after his military time. This memoir tells about his thirteen years in Israeli intelligence, both overseas and at home, including an assignment as a combatant in Caesarea, the highly compartmentalized “Mossad within the Mossad.” One intriguing fact is the large number of foreign born personnel within the Mossad, which allows the agency to operate in countries where an Israeli passport isn’t welcome. The Volunteer is a surprisingly detailed account told with apparent candor – when practicable. It’s a fascinating look into the secretive Mossad. ( )

I really enoyed this. I tore through the first 80% in a few hours over the weekend...then I had to do things like 'go to work' and it took a few days longer to polish it off. Entertaining, well written (just the odd occasion of slight repetition), dramatic, and a fascinating subject. ( )

A good read as you go with the author on some spy missions. Also teaches the reader about some of the terrorist organizations out there today. ( )