“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 

“Who’s That Indie Author? Lillian McCloy” – Book Club Mom

“13 Book Recommendations to Read During Quarantine: Books to Read While Staying At Home” – Online Daily 24

“Motherhood and the CIA: One Woman’s Incredible Memoir.” – Bookstr
Excerpt: “The McCloy family had to adapt to everyday life – but in the strangest of circumstances. As Lillian depicts the delicate balance between normalcy and the extraordinary, her humor and wit shine throughout, bringing such a wild story down to earth with a deeply-embedded sense of human nature.” 

“Living and Surviving ‘Six Car Lengths Behind an Elephant'”– BOOMER Magazine
Excerpt: ” . . .  while the tale reveals the complexity and challenges of a spy family’s lifestyle, McCloy tells it with generous doses of humor and candor. Indeed, throughout the memoir, McCloy shares a multitude of odd, eye-opening and incredible tales with inimitable wit and fortitude.” 

 “Under deep cover in the CIA during the Cold War.”  – Berkeleyside
Excerpt: “It’s charming, often troubling, and sometimes hilarious and is altogether a fascinating read.” (Book review by Mal Warwick, a member of the National Book Critics Circle and chair of the board of directors of the Bay Area Book Festival.)

“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.” – Midwest Book Review