The book is insightful and remarkable in its authenticity and frankness.It is both a personal memoir and a reflection on Pakistan’s system of administration.Durrani has an insider’s view of many of the critical issues of governance and development which Pakistan faces.His long career covers a critical period of Pakistan’s recent history and he is a valuable witness to it.The book will be of interest not only to the reading public of Pakistan but to specialists, academics, diplomats, journalists and development practitioners.