MEDIA COVERAGE & REVIEWS OF SIX CAR LENGTHS BEHIND AN ELEPHANT
Book review in the CIA’s publication, Studies in Intelligence (June, 2023). This is a print publication, but also on cia.gov (scroll to page 77)
“Lillian McCloy, whose memoir of life married to a CIA officer thrilled spy novelists, dies at 97” – San Francisco Chronicle
Interview with Johanna McCloy. “Daughter of a CIA operative and editor of her mom Lillian’s book that tells their story” – No Bed of Roses podcast
“Under deep cover in the CIA during the Cold War.” – Berkeleyside (Reviewed by Mal Warwick, member of the National Book Critics Circle)
“Living and Surviving ‘Six Car Lengths Behind an Elephant'”– BOOMER Magazine
Book Review: Six Car Lengths Behind an Elephant. – Story Circle Book Reviews
“Motherhood and the CIA: One Woman’s Incredible Memoir.” – Bookstr
“The 80s, Espionage, & Editing” – Story Geometry podcast
Book Review: Six Car Lengths Behind an Elephant – Expat Focus
“Who’s That Indie Author? Lillian McCloy” – Book Club Mom
Author Lillian McCloy received this California Legislature Certificate of Recognition from her then-Assemblymember, Rob Bonta. He is now Attorney General for the state of California.
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“Rad Women, Deep Cover, and a Filipino Folktale,” – Alameda Magazine
“Woman Fulfills Mom’s Wish by Getting Her Book Published for Her 90th Birthday” – Your Daily Dish
Midwest Book Review (print publication)
Excerpt: “The blend of humor, practical information, and country-hopping adventure maintains a fast pace, bringing many thought-provoking moments. Six Car Lengths Behind an Elephant should be welcomed by readers interested in overseas adventures, the realities of a spy’s family, and how families adapt to living in foreign countries.”
“13 Book Recommendations to Read During Quarantine: Books to Read While Staying At Home” – Online Daily 24