the foreign service - in print and on the small screen

I have recently been reading 'The Royals and the Roaches' by Patricia Hughes.  I sort of feel like my mother could have written it except she was a communicator's wife and a foreign service secretary herself.  But I think my Mom and Patricia are probably about the same age and were both around when 'the wives were fired.'  I enjoyed the book and may be more inclined to give a few more dinner parties.

I loved this movie.  Documentary rather.  Available on Netflix or here.  Most shocking part - it's all real!  Also, thank goodness no Americans make an appearance in this movie.  Also, never ever agree to Bangui on the bid list!