Diplomat and Priest: One Woman's Challenge to State and Church

by Alison Palmer

Book Overview

After her brother was drafted into the military, Alison Palmer decided to leave a budding career in journalism to follow in his footsteps and serve her country. She joined the US Foreign Service as a secretary and went to Accra, Ghana. It was 1956.

As Palmer's career with the Foreign Service advanced, so did the obstacles facing her within the organization. While serving in war-ravaged countries and combat zones, Palmer fought her own battles...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 151221440X
• ISBN13: 9781512214406
• Release Date: August 2015
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 492 Pages
• Weight: 1.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.4" x 9.7"