Strangers on a Bridge

"Strangers on a Bridge" is a compelling memoir recounting the Cold War-era spy exchange on the infamous Glienicke Bridge, involving Soviet spy Rudolf Abel and American U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers. Written by James B. Donovan, who defended Abel in court and negotiated the exchange, the book offers an insider’s perspective on espionage, diplomacy, and the tense geopolitics of the time. Rich with detailed accounts, photographs, and trial insights, it reads like a thrilling spy story grounded in real history.