Final Approaches

Overview

This memoir presents the life of a distinguished civil servant and gives a fascinating look into a dramatic political career spanning from Singapore to New York City. With an unerring eye for humor blended with thoughtful insight, this autobiography provides a diplomat’s viewpoint to some of the most important political events of the mid 20th century, including two revolutions, a war in Nigeria, and a peaceful attainment of independence.

Author Biography

Gerald Hensley is a former New Zealand High Commissioner at the Department of External Affairs. He later served as the Permanent Head in the Prime Minister’s Department. He is a contributing author to Celebrating New Zealand’s Emergence, For the Record, Pacific Prospects, and Southeast Asia and New Zealand.