Final Approaches: A MemoirThis memoir presents the life of a distinguished civil servant and gives a fascinating look into a dramatic political career spanning from Singapore to New York City. With an unerring eye for humor blended with thoughtful insight, this autobiography provides a diplomat's viewpoint to some of the most important political events of the mid 20th century, including two revolutions, a war in Nigeria, and a peaceful attainment of independence. |
Contents
Two Manhattan and Other Islands | |
Three The Commonwealth Divided | |
Four War in Nigeria | |
Five A Washington Spectator | |
Six New Zealand Adrift | |
Seven Tropical Asia | |
Eight The Last Years of Muldoon | |
Nine The Elusive David Lange | |
Epilogue | |
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