American Diplomat Series
Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see each other and ourselves. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged and comforted. They have enriched lives.
And that’s why I proudly present the American Diplomat Series.
The series depicts global history, culture and entertainment through the eyes and writings of real American Diplomats. These diplomats lived all over the world and met with some of the most eccentric people and cultures. Diplomats who now decided to open up and share their stories with the world. In doing so they give us a rare and often controversial glimpse inside lives and worlds we would never dare to dream of. Stories that confront you with things you already knew, wanted to know and really don't want to know. And maybe you wish you didn't read at all.
Katja Verheul
Toronto Tamils Turning Tiger, is the debut of John R. Nay. A man who has lived all over the world because of his work as a diplomat. Canada is home to the largest Tamil population outside of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka's domestic issues recently took a more public stage in Canada, particularly in Toronto. This caused the fact that the Canadian Tamils are now turning tiger. They are becoming more radical. But will they become a real threat to the Canadian people and to the rest of the world?
After A Caucasus Wedding, A Serious Business, William comes back with a new novel, again based on a true live time experience, experienced by the master himself. A bit more serious but it’s time to face the truth and see what is really happening on the other side of the world.
A book based on one of Russia’s first ladies, Svetlana Medvedeva, written by the beloved Eric Rubin. Into the spotlight, Svetlana Medvedeva is an incredible debut. Rubin employs his cultural experiences of his work at the American Embassy in Russia to create a good book, giving us small glimpse inside the life of a Russian real first lady.
Great party stories from all over the world, now combined in a limited pocket size booklet. From exotic Halloween parties in Jetah, to Lola the party babe with her own club in Uzbekistan and the ongoing drug lines in Bolivia. It won’t get more exciting!
After more than thirty years of loyalty for the American Embassy, having met lots of different people and cultures, John decided the time was right to write down one of his favorite cultural experiences during his stay in Kazakhstan. In doing so he provides readers with a decent view on a Kazazchstani life; wild parties with Elton John, horse riding and visits to luxury hotels all over the world. A life we all dream of.
After working all over the world for the American Embassy, having met lots of different people and cultures, John decided the time was right to write down one of his favorite cultural experiences during his stay in Russia. In doing so he provides readers with a decent view on Russian politics. The Luzhkov Dilemma shows different sights of Yury Luzhkov, how he handles with local politics and his relation with both Putin and Medvedev as they head towards the 2012 elections.
A book based on the life of prince Khalid bin Faisal, a prince known for being extremely cheap. Tales of a Prince tells the story of a Saudi Arabian prince and his friendship with a businessman, giving us a rare glimpse inside the life of a real prince Written by Tatiana C. Gfoeller a woman who has lived all over the world due to her work at the American Embassy. A woman who met with princes from countries all over the world, places we didn’t even know that existed.
After working all over the world, having met lots of different people and cultures, Richard decided the time was right to write down one of his favorite cultural experiences during his stay in Kazakhstan. In doing so he provides us with a decent view on the political money system in Kazakhstan. Hot private dinners, exciting personal conversations and hard economic times.
A book based on one of the most controversial Zoo’s in the world, the Bagdad Zoo. Written by the beloved Ryan C. Crocker. The Bagdad Zoo, Respite from the urban jungle is an incredible debut. The book gives us some new perspectives on how the Iraqi take care of their wildlife. Learn more about Saddam’s former animals, the Zoo’s strange feeding programs and how they use their etching skills to show their national pride.
Kiwi Muslims, is written by Beth M. McCormick, an award winning woman who has lived all over the world. Beth decided the time was right to write down the story of a new group of kiwis: the kiwi Muslims. She provides a decent view on the life of the New Zealand Muslim population. By combining hardcore political statements and interesting facts she creates a truly lovely novel.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, written by Christopher J. Mcmullen, give us some a new view on a well-known story, the issues with temporary work visas in Brazil. Are the Brazilians a real threat for the U.S.A. and to the rest of the world?
Garbage in, Garbage out is written by Nancy McEldowney. A woman who has worked all over the world because of her work as a Diplomat. Nancy decided the time was right to write down one of her favorite cultural experiences during her stay in Bulgaria. In doing so she provides readers a decent view on the elections of 2009 in Bulgaria. Get to know all the competing parties and their political slogans, opinions, strategies and their battle against corruption and Turkey.
A short story based on a beautiful wedding in the Caucasus, written by the beloved William J. Burns. A Caucasus Wedding, A Serious Business is an incredible debut. Burns combines his cultural experiences of his work at the American Embassy in the Caucasus with some sharp political statements creating a small masterpiece.
This is a story that begins as a love story but turns into a tragedy. Written by diplomat John D. Rood, a man that worked all over the world. In 2006 it was hurricane season. Not since the Category 4 hurricane ‘Betsy’ made landfall in 1965, did a woman do as much damage in the Bahamas as Anna Nicole. Will they ever be able to recover? Or do the VS need to send some troops for help?
Behind the man lays the key to his success. It’s all about being modern with an abiding respect for religion and traditional values, creating social peace in Turkey. Having his wife and is daughter standing behind him with the same outlook on life.
Bringing order to the border, written by the award winning Jessica LeCroy, tells the story of the border issues between the US and Canada. Jessica sheds her light on an international problem. The whole story is based on an international conference hold on the 13th of October, 2005, where the famous Consul General of Buffalo Steve Brereton was one of the many guests. During the conference the guests had discussions about gun smuggling, child exploitation and immigration. The day couldn’t any better than with an award ceremony; a conference ever politician dreams of. But did they find a solution to bring order to this border?
Combating extremism is a book written by Nancy McEldowney: an award-winning woman who lived all over the world because of her work as a diplomat. Combating Extremism depicts how the U.S. tries to combat Turkish Islam extremist. Political Infiltration, English language programs and last but not least, their Christian weapon; the Harlem Boys Choir.
A book based on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. UAVs are small airplanes that are unmanned and used for spying purposes. Eyes in the sky, written by William Wood, an award-winning ambassador of the U.S in Afghanistan. In this book he gives us a small glimpse inside the world of high-tech espionage, secret missions and the ongoing combat against terrorism.
It’s 2005 and another threat tries to take over the world. Naim Ahmed shows us how Calgary tries to combat this pandemic outbreak. But is Calgary ready? Can they handle the pressure? And is their emergency plan really emergency proof? Find out in this lovely new roman by Ahmed, a man who fought this battle and who conquered the flu and himself.
After more than thirty years of loyalty for the American Embassy, having met lots of different people and cultures, John decided the time was right to write down one of his favorite cultural experiences during his stay in Kazakhstan. In doing so he provides readers with a decent view on a Kazazchstani life; wild parties with Elton John, horse riding and visits to luxury hotels all over the world. A life we all dream of.
We all know Peter Cianchette as a hard working man and a great family guy. Peter has worked all over the world and met lots of different people and cultures. Peter decided the time was right to write down the story about one of his favorite women. Nomination for the international secretary award for women of courage gives us a small glimpse inside the life of a real woman; a woman who just got nominated for being courageous and who got her inspiration from what was written in the sky.
Nomination for the international secretary’s award for women of courage
A book based on the love affair between Anna Nicole Smith and the Minister of Immigration of the Bahamas, Shain Gibson. Written by D. Brent Hardt, a former Diplomat of the Bahamas. He reveals us all the ins and outs of their short love affair. How it all started with some pictures of them exchanging gifts in bed, to Anna’s new home and ended with the death of her son and herself.
Love for Sale, is written by Ross Wilson, a man who has worked all over the world and met lots of different people and cultures. He decided the time was right to write down one of his cultural experiences during his stay in Turkey. Love for Sale is not a typical love story; it’s an experience you have to experience yourself. Political parties control most of the Turkish media. This kills creative minds and causes big losses of money. In sum: there is not a lot of love in the Turkish media branch. Still this is another love story that ends with an impossible battle.
The Bollywood – Hollywood partnership is written by Paul A. Folmsbee. Paul decided the time was right to write down the possibility of a fusion between two of the world’s leading film industries, that of Bollywood and Hollywood. The Hollywood film studios, among the world's highest revenue earners, are increasingly staking their claim on Bollywood, the world's largest maker of movies. Can they successfully combine their forces?
A Christmas carol written by Bruce J. Oreck. An ex-bodybuilder who slept all over the world during his hike trips. He decided to write this lovely novel about Santa. What happens when Santa meets with the U.S. Airforce and Russia claims to have planted their flag in the North Pole. And what about the plans of the North Pole joining the NATO? Big chaos is taking over Santa’s place. Will Santa ever be able to deliver all his presents and save the world or could this be the end of Christmas?!
A book written by the lovely Barbara J. Stephenson. A woman who has worked as diplomat in Panama. There she got inspired by typical Panama street style. In Panama people protest on a daily base, everywhere and all the time. Protesters prefer to occupie the streets, interrupting main traffic roads and creating complete chaos. Protesting is the way to get things done there.
A horror story written by, Bernadette M. Allen, a woman who has lived all over the world because of her work as diplomat. Fifteen busses with high school students get stuck at the Canadian borders. No food, no drinks and no way to leave the bus for 6 hours. Are the students really dealing in drugs and fake ID’s, or is the Canadian border security blundering? Will they arrive ever arrive at the ski-resort? One thing is for sure: they will never forget this school trip, ever.