Save your money!! This is the most superficial book on complex subject of the history of U.S.-Vatican relations ever written! Without the slightest doubt, a High School senior would have done a better job on both the subject matter - and on the prose! In effect, from the author's own admission, it would seem that he did not take a step in the diplomatic field without first consultling his spouse. In addition, he seems to have had her accompany him to most of his major diplomatic meetings! Let us hope Ambassador L. Boggs will do a better job describing her mission at a key U. S. diplomatic post at the end of her tenure in Rome!