Excerpt from Jamaica Observer column published 14 December 2020
by Jean Lowrie-Chin
Ambassador Sue Cobb continued her legacy of meaningful
engagement with the Jamaican people, even after she ended her tour of duty here
in 2005. She was one of the founders of the generous American Friends of
Jamaica (AFJ) and for several years sponsored the Cobb Family Lecture at UWI, a
platform for exploring issues and solutions by some of Jamaica’s brightest
minds.
In her recently published autobiography, a
collaboration with Dr. Laura Tanna, we are reminded that her tenure started on
September 11, 2001 – yes, on 9/11, the most testing of times. The title of the
book, “The Lady of Silk and Steel”, is taken from a commentary on Ambassador
Cobb’s tenure by former Prime Minister P.J. Patterson, as he described their
differences of opinion, yet their cordial and respectful relationship.
There is much to learn from this wise account from an
extraordinary diplomat, adventurer and dedicated grandmother. Published by Ian
Randle Ltd, all proceeds will go to charity, so buy it for the good and be
inspired by Ambassador Cobb’s remarkable journey.
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