| Description |
viii, 275 pages ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-265) and index. |
| Summary |
"Christina was a single, successful CIA analyst with a burgeoning career in espionage when she met fellow spy, Ryan, a hotshot field operative who turned her world upside down. They fell in love, married, and soon they were raising three children from his first marriage, and later, two more of their own"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Contents |
Part one: Where it all began. Finding myself at the CIA: My unusual path to the world of international espionage -- Falling for Mr. Bond: And becoming a stepmom in the process -- Adopting a CIA-based parenting style: How birthing a child prompted me to get on board -- Part two: Putting it into practice. Be prepared: How to survive the everyday to the most extreme circumstances -- Get off the X: Teaching how to spot and avoid danger -- Look without looking: How to be aware of your surroundings -- Defend yourself: What to do when danger finds you -- You me, same same: How to find common ground with others -- The pen is mightier than the sword: How to communicate effectively -- Plant a seed: How to (appropriately) persuade others to your way of thinking -- Consider the source: How to vet information you gather (and make good choices) -- Navigating technology: How to stay safe in an online world -- Take ownership: How to gain (and earn) responsibility -- Protect your assets: How to keep a promise and live your principles -- perfection is the enemy of the good: How to mitigate risk (and still live your life) -- Conclusion. |
| Subject |
Hillsberg, Christina.
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Hillsberg, Ryan.
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Parenting.
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Child rearing.
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Intelligence officers -- Family relationships -- United States.
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Parenting / General.
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Life Stages / Adolescence.
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BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Women.
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Child rearing. (OCoLC)fst00854588
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Parenting. (OCoLC)fst01053407
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| Genre/Form |
Autobiographies.
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Biographies.
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| Added Author |
Hillsberg, Ryan, author.
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Hillsberg, Christina. License to parent New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, [2021] 9780593191125 (DLC) 2021012322 |
| ISBN |
9780593191118 (hardcover) |
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0593191110 (hardcover) |
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9780593191125 (ebook) |
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