"IVERACH McDonald ( 1908 - 2006 ) spent a lifetime in journalism and became one of the most respected foreign correspondents and editors of the post-war years. His earlier years were mostly spent in communist countries for the Times, where he built up an enviable reputation both behind the Iron Curtain and in the West. As associated editor of the Times, McDonald was involved with covering some epic events; not least John F Kennedy's assassination in 1963." (Scotsman obituary) 'This book is his personal view of the last 40 years of world affairs, centred on The Times but not confined to it, and a good story it is for those with a taste of history and power'.(Spectator Review)