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Secrets of a Pet Nanny: A Journey from the White House to the Dog House

Secrets of a Pet Nanny: A Journey from the White House to the Dog House

by EileenRiley (Author)

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    Hardcover 2013

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Synopsis

Aged 28, Eileen Riley had an enviably glamorous life; her globe-trotting career as a diplomat took her from the corridors of power at the White House to postings in Cameroon and Papua New Guinea, and finally, London - where she decided to jack it all in to become a professional dog-sitter. As you do. In fact her diplomatic skills were to prove invaluable in her new career. Secrets of a Pet Nanny is a fabulous and very funny collection of tales about the dogs she has looked after, from pedigree puppies to rare Tibetan terriers. Riley is a true dog devotee but that does not prevent her casting a caustic eye over her charges - and their devoted owners. Part dog memoir, part outsider's perspective on the eternal relationship between the English and their dogs, this is sure to appeal to animal-lovers of all stripes.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 224
 Edition: First Edition
 Publisher: Elliott & Thompson
Published: 24 Oct 2013
ISBN 10: 1909653225
ISBN 13: 9781909653221
Book Overview: * The perfect read for dog lovers, this is one woman's story of how she gave up a high-flying and lucrative diplomatic career to look after other people's dogs.; * True life story, packed full of amusing anecdotes and witty writing about dogs and their owners.; * Likened to Bill Bryson, Riley's New Yorker perspective on her adopted country is effortlessly entertaining.; * Likely to appeal to a female audience predominantly, we think it has strong media appeal, especially among print sector.

Media Reviews
.. .even a dedicated dog lover will wonder what propels a successful careerist to give up her globe-trotting, corriders-of-power ways for a life among other people's animals. -- Publishers Weekly
Author Bio
Eileen Riley is a professional pet nanny and journalist, based in London. Born in America, she rose through the diplomatic service to take on postings in Cameroon, Papua New Guinea and Washington, before moving to London where she fell in love with a British man and promptly quit diplomacy in favour of looking after other people's dogs. She lives in south-west London with her family, and regular canine guests.