Collateral Damage, Kim Darroch
Collateral Damage, Kim Darroch
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Collateral Damage
Britain, America, and Europe in the Age of Trump

Author: Kim Darroch

Narrator: Kim Darroch

Unabridged: 12 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: PublicAffairs

Published: 10/13/2020


Synopsis

One of the UK's most experienced and respected diplomats reveals the inside story behind his resignation—and his perspective on the challenges of Brexit and the Trump White House.

"@realDonaldTrump: The wacky ambassador that the UK foisted on the United States is not someone we are thrilled with, a very stupid guy . . . We will no longer deal with him."

Kim Darroch is one of the UK's most experienced and respected diplomats, and this unvarnished, behind-the-scenes account will reveal the inside story behind his resignation; describe the challenges of dealing with the Trump White House; and offer a diplomat's perspective on Brexit, and how it looked to Britain's closest ally.

Darroch was the British Ambassador to the US as the age of Trump dawned and Brexit unfolded. He explains why the British embassy expected a Trump victory from as early as February 2016, what part every key figure—from Steve Bannon to Sarah Sanders—has played in Trump's administration, and what balanced policy makers on both sides of the Atlantic should consider during this era of seismic change and populist politics.

A riveting account from the best-informed insider, Collateral Damage charts the strangest and most convulsive period in the recent history of Britain and the US—and shows how thirty months threatened to overturn three centuries of history.  

Reviews

Goodreads review by Matt on August 03, 2021

Another interesting take on the inside track to Donald Trump‘s extraordinary American Presidency. Pretty easy read, not too big on policy or the big picture, but I guess an interesting insight into the daily life of one of Britain’s top diplomats. Think I’ve had about as much of Trump books as I can......more

Goodreads review by Jacob on December 14, 2021

An interesting read in that it offers a new insight into the Trump administration from the perspective of the British ambassador, but offers little new in terms of events/analysis which hasn’t already been covered in existing work on this topic. Some of the more interesting parts focused on Europe a......more

Goodreads review by Mr.L.Palmer on October 12, 2020

Very engaging insight into US politics - reads like a lecture spoken with authority, perspective and a self-conscious/light-hearted British bias.......more

Goodreads review by Richard on February 25, 2021

A terrific read. Sir Kim makes for excellent company. And what's not to like about a man who loves Five Easy Pieces but can't stand Aerosmith?!......more