A Teetering Balance: An American Diplomat's Career and Family
Author: William Boudreau
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ISBN: 1414021291
Publisher: 1stBooks Library (December, 2003)
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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Rating: 4 out of 5
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All too often one is exposed to the glamour of the life of a diplomat. This book is an insightful look into the work-a-day world of an American diplomat. Well worth the read.
Rating: 5 out of 5
2 THUMBS UP!!!!
An extremely well-documented account of Mr. Boudreau's incredulous career intertwined with deep concern for caring for his family in a foreign, often hostile environment. Book is untinged by prejudice of any kind; has many down-to-earth insights. As I read each chapter I was amazed at the tasks Mr. Boudreau was assigned, which would intimidate most most men.
His diplomacy rose to the occasion over and over again, solving potential crisis and disaster. I admire his wife, Dailyn, for accompanying her husband to Africa and other places he was assigned to, having her children with her etc. and placing herself in possible dangerous situations, yet having the guts to "stand by her man" and assist in any and all ways she could. I have recommended Mr. Boudreau's book to many of my friends and family. Very educational, emotional, often times humorous, and a valid account of history.
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