Who is Sarah Hearn?

Sarah Hearn is a writer, former diplomat and aid worker, and an OBE recipient. She has worked with the British Government, NATO, United Nations and leading universities. Sarah now writes satirical commentary on global affairs from Florida, USA, where she lives with her family.

Where has Sarah Hearn been published?

Sarah has published about global rules and norms with Lexington Books, and has written publications for well-known universities and the United Nations, OECD, and World Bank. The Last Telegram is her first satire.

What does OBE stand for?

OBE stands for Order of the British Empire. It is an honour awarded by the UK for distinguished service. Sarah received it for her work in international affairs.

What is The Last Telegram about?

The Last Telegram is a tragicomic satire of the United Nations told through the World Unity Organization. It blends absurd anecdotes with sharp observations about international bureaucracy, global politics and the fate of global ideals.

Is The Last Telegram based on real events?

The Last Telegram is not a memoir. The satire draws on Sarah’s insider experiences to reveal global truths through the theater of the absurd. The characters and scenes are fictional.

Why write satire about the United Nations?

Because the UN is both deadly serious and unintentionally hilarious. It was created to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, but falls far short. The book explores daily absurdities at the World Unity Organization and the tragedy of falling short on those ideals.

Who would read this book?

Fans of political satire (Catch-22, Yes, Minister, The Thick of It, Thank You for Smoking) and anyone curious about how global institutions really work behind the scenes.