The Incidental Oriental Secretary and Other Tales of Foreign Service
By (author) Richard L. Jackson
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Publication date:
13 July 2016Length of book:
260 pagesPublisher
Hamilton BooksISBN-13: 9780761867876
This memoir attempts to capture the humor and sheer incongruity of working across cultures in an international career spanning diplomacy and education. Written in a light hearted tone, it also delves into tragic consequences in countries such as Somalia, Libya and Greece. While critical in many respects of US foreign policy, it also hopes to attract adventurous young men and women of today's generation to possible careers in diplomacy. The author uses humor and anecdote to highlight the monumental changes in the world environment and practice of diplomacy in the short space of a single career.
The book features cover art and interior sketches by Eliza Jackson.
The book features cover art and interior sketches by Eliza Jackson.
Dick Jackson came up with an incisive prologue, epilogue and annex for the second edition of my father's biography, American Hero, the True Story of Tommy Hitchcock, Sports Hero, War Hero, and Champion of the War-Winning P-51 Mustang, due out from Rowman Littlefield in September 2016. He has now turned his hand to this subjective, revealing and dryly funny account of his own experiences in diplomacy and more.