façades and the enduring struggle of people for their freedom” (Pilger, 1). It is a book of individual struggles for peace, security, and a civilized nation with strong government. The opening chapter “Stealing a Nation” is an upsetting story of San Diego which unfolds the time, about 40 years ago, that had been secretly buried away until just recently. This essay will present the synopsis of the first chapter revealing the themes relevant to sociology. “Stealing a Nation” tells the story of the British