California-based author, Leigh Rogers, reveals the truth behind the secret life as the daughter of a CIA agent in her debut book, Sticky Situations: Stories of Childhood Adventures Abroad. It is a captivating collection of autobiographical stories of a life overseas full of hilarious, entertaining and real-life adventures.
Benicia, CA (PRWEB) August 27, 2004 -- California-based author, Leigh Rogers, reveals the truth behind the secret life as the daughter of a CIA agent in her debut book, Sticky Situations: Stories of Childhood Adventures Abroad. It is a captivating collection of autobiographical stories of life overseas as the daughter of a CIA agent. Surviving eleven years of living in Europe and Southeast Asia from the age of 5 until age 16, Leigh Rogers captures the readers attention with entertaining, witty and insightful accounts of the adventures and sticky situations" she and her family experienced.
I was a teenager when I found out what my father ‘really did for a living. I discovered the truth when I overheard my mother asking my father whether our ‘phones were being tapped. I could not believe my ears. Did she just ask if our phones were tapped? My father answered, ‘Yes, Im afraid so."
At age 14, Leigh discovered the real reason behind their multiple international moves. Her father wasnt an economic specialist," as she and her sisters were told, he was actually a covert CIA agent. Her family spent five years in Austria during the Cold War, three years in Laos while the Vietnam conflict raged on and three years in France while the Cold War slowly ended. The family led a nomadic lifestyle but one filled with excitement, ups & downs, drama and comedy.
By the time we reached Laos, I knew something was up," Leigh recalls. Why would my father be sent up country" for days at a time where war was being waged if he was supposedly writing economic reports?"
Leigh Platt Rogers recollections of her action-packed childhood are simply a delight to read. She meets the challenges posed by the disparate cultures of Austria, Laos and France as mere bumps in the road of life to be overcome with humor and compassion. These are qualities that Ms. Rogers shares with her parents and her lovably mischievous younger twin sisters."
--Austin Goodrich, author of: Born to Spy and retired CIA agent
This book is wonderfully written – it makes you feel as though you are there in the moment, experiencing what the author is feeling and thinking. My daughter, Amanda, who is 12 years old, read the book through once – and then I saw her reading it again! I asked her why and she said, ‘Mom, its a really good book."
--Janeene Martin, Medford, NJ
Leigh is a well-sought after public speaker as well. As a professional speaker and story-teller, she is available for interviews and commentary.
Never before have I seen a guest speaker so immediately capture the attention of an entire class of fifth grade students like Leigh Rogers was able to! She was invited to share from her book and she did that and much more. Her writing engaged each and every student with her amazing stories from real life which made the tales both very interesting and definitely believable."
--Diane Dalenberg, 4th/5th Grade Teacher, Sonoma, CA.
Leigh Platt Rogers is an avid writer and has had stories published in various publications, including Spies Wives, Chicken Soup for the Brides Soul, and A Cup of Comfort for Inspiration. She currently resides in Benicia, California with her husband, Randy, and their two cats.
Sticky Situations: Stories of Childhood Adventures Abroad is a must read for children and adults alike (7 years and older). This 184-page book of 50 short stories is accompanied by actual photos of the places and friends Leigh has enjoyed. It is available for $11.95 by contacting Infinity Publishing at 877-BUYBOOK or online with all major on-line booksellers including www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, and www.buybooksontheweb.com. (ISBN: 0-7414-1754-5)
Media Contact:
Leigh Platt Rogers
2136 East 5th Street
Benicia, CA 94510
707-745-6904
leighandrandy@sbcglobal.net
Authors web site: www.leighplattrogers.com
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