"Monty Sterns was one of the best and prominent post-war American diplomats and a true friend of Greece. His book composes a strict but fair portrait of former Prime Minister Andreas Papandreou, while at the same time describing with great insight the tumultuous post-war political life of Greece." (Konstantinos Arvanitopoulos, professor and president of the "Konstantinos Karamanlis" Chair of Greek and European Studies, University of Tufts)

"No American knew post-war Greece as closely and affectionately as Ambassador Monty Sterns. No Greek politician had such a complex relationship with the United States as the volatile Prime Minister Andreas Papandreou. In this fascinating book, Sterns narrates the rise and fall of Papandreou, his notoriety in Greece, and his long and complicated relationship with the US." (Nicholas Burns, professor at Harvard University, former US ambassador to Greece)

"An exceptional book about [...] one of the most important and controversial Greek politicians. It is a first-hand account of his journey from the academic environment of the US to the modern Greek political circus, written by Monty Sterns, an experienced American diplomat who served in Athens and became one of the most perceptive and objective observers of the Greek political scene. Bold and full of unique moments, it brings to life the adventurous and deeply divided personality of Andreas." (Alexis Papachelas, editor-in-chief of the newspaper Kathimerini)

"A wonderful story of Greek politics in the twentieth century, as seen and experienced by this unique American diplomat. It is also a personal memoir of his enduring relationship with Andreas Papandreou, reminding us of the ambassador's proverbial spirit and wisdom. As for Papandreou's years at the Athens College (1929-37), his mischievous schoolboy pranks are fully captured here, giving us a taste of what was to come." (Richard Jackson, former president of Athens College)