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By Mark Flanagan, About.com Guide to Contemporary Literature

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Friday October 14, 2005

In the late 60's and early 1970's Harry Matthews was an expat writer living in Paris, where acquaintances and even friends suspected him of being a CIA agent, rumors he patently denied. When his denials were ignored, he decided to play the role. My Life in the CIA is Matthews' autobiographical novel of that time.

First person to email me with the title of their favorite memoir / biography gets it. Don't forget to include your mailing address.

Update: The winner is Bob U. from Minneapolis, MN

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