"It Occurred to Me" by Peter D. Carr is published
An irreverent and humorous yet serious retrospective on Public Service.
- (1888PressRelease) August 24, 2016 - "It Occurred to Me" by Peter D. Carr, ISBN #978-1786238993, About the Book: The author describes a career starting in a joiner's shop and concluding with an accolade from the Prime Minister for his distinguished public service. He details his engagement in the chaotic collective bargaining system of the 1960s and 70s; complex negotiations as a diplomat in Washington (also dealing with the American labour movement and meeting with civil rights leaders); playing a part in countering the UKs 1980s recession; and more than 20 years of senior positions in the NHS.
This is an insider's lively view: packed with good stories - challenging, serious, somewhat indiscreet and frequently humorous.
Excerpt from the Book:
"In the wake of a growing concern in Britain about the increasing social and economic problems of inner cities, the home departments began to demand some analysis of US inner city problems and guidance on the way American authorities were dealing with them. That work took me into some of the worst areas of Chicago, still undeveloped after the riots, into Detroit, with its then frighteningly unpopulated city centre, and of course into New York's Harlem.
In all of these economically and socially depressed areas I met some of the most inspirational of community leaders. For the most part they lived where they worked - in the midst of the social problem. Not for them the commute to a leafy suburb."
Amazon Review:
5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the read for anyone who worked for the UK government
By Wordly Traveller on 16 Aug. 2016
Reflective, humorous and nostalgic autobiographical account of the author's distinguished career in UK Public Service.
Interesting historical account for anyone who worked in the NHS, trade unions, civil service since the 1970s to today.
"It Occurred to Me" is currently available in paperback from Amazon UK at:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Occurred-Me-irreverent-humorous-retrospective/dp/1786238993
This book is also available to purchase in paperback from Amazon USA at:
https://www.amazon.com/Occurred-Me-irreverent-humorous-retrospective/dp/1786238993
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Grosvenor House Publishing
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