The Company by Robert Baer

In The Company We Keep, former CIA officers Robert and Dayna Baer provide a candid look into the intersection of clandestine intelligence work and personal life. The text details their separate and joint experiences, ranging from covert surveillance in Athens to high-stakes diplomatic maneuvering in the Balkans and Central Asia. Beyond the professional tradecraft of handling informants and avoiding detection, the narrative explores the strain these missions placed on their relationships and family dynamics. It highlights their eventual transition from the shadowy world of espionage to a civilian life defined by global travel and international adoption. Ultimately, the account serves as a true-life spy story that balances the adrenaline of fieldwork with the grounded realities of marriage and parenthood.