Diplomatic Odyssey from Gaspésie to Paris
Roy, Jacques S.
In this memoir, Jacques Roy (b. 1934) recounts his coming of age in rural Québec, his entry into politics, and countless anecdotes from his time working as an ambassador in many different countries alongside dignitaries and heads of state. The memoir includes a detailed telling of the incident of the international turbot crisis of 1995, and Mr. Roy's negotiations on behalf of Canada while serving as Ambassador to the European Union in Brussels.