[A View from the Sidelines] (By: Michael Shea) [published: September, 2003]

by Michael Shea

A light-hearted behind-the-scenes account of Michael Shea's years with presidents, monarchs, captains of industry, film stars, secret agents, and hangers-on.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

For the American author of fantasy and science fiction see Michael Shea

Michael Sinclair MacAuslan Shea was press secretary to the Queen from 1978 to 1987. Earlier he had been a career diplomat and was also an author of political thrillers and non-fiction.

Reviews

[Ria · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fascinating book of the reminiscences of Michael Shea, a distinguished diplomat and a press secretary to the Queen for ten years.
Full of witty anecdotes and stories of what goes on behind the scenes with the Royal family, politicians, ambassadors, presidents this is a whirlwind look at celebrity and gives an honest slant on the idiosyncrasies of historic personages, great leaders and their not so great habits in private.
A good read full of gossip and sometimes even downright scandal.

[Nermin Thompson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pretty much a gossip book