--- product_id: 62534436 title: "People Like Us: Margaret Thatcher and Me" price: "¥2120" currency: JPY in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/62534436-people-like-us-margaret-thatcher-and-me store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # People Like Us: Margaret Thatcher and Me **Price:** ¥2120 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** People Like Us: Margaret Thatcher and Me - **How much does it cost?** ¥2120 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/62534436-people-like-us-margaret-thatcher-and-me) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The first ever female private secretary to any British Prime Minister, Caroline Slocock had a front-row seat for the final eighteen months of Margaret Thatcher's premiership. A left-wing feminist, Slocock was no natural ally and yet she became fascinated by the woman behind the Iron Lady façade and by how she dealt with a world dominated by men. As events led inexorably to Thatcher's downfall, Slocock observed the vulnerabilities and contradictions of the woman considered by many to be the ultimate anti-feminist, and witnessed the astonishing way in which she was brought down by her closest political allies. In this vivid first-hand account, Slocock reflects on the challenges women still face in public life and concludes that it s time to rewrite how we portray female leaders. A remarkable political and personal memoir, People Like Us charts the dying days of Thatcher's No. 10 and reflects on women and power, then and now. Review: A feminist history of Thatcher and her last days of power - Having lived through the social and economic devastation of the Thatcher era - the legacy of which we still endure - this account of its last phase by a Left-wing feminist civil servant, is compelling reading. The author Caroline Slocock was the first women Private Secretary at No10 and went on to be a hugely effective Chief Executive of the Equal Opportunities Commission. Very much not ‘one of us’, and ultimately let down badly by Mrs Thatcher, Slocock’s story is that of an outsider invited to the party, who just can’t quite believe their luck. This comes to the fore in her exciting account of Thatcher’s resignation Cabinet, where Slocock has no real reason to be present, but sneaks in because she knows history is about to be made. While nobody but a fool or the ex-Mayor of London would drag the Third Reich into this, the description of the final days in Downing Street is straight out of the film ‘Downfall’ where Bruno Ganz as Hitler sentimentally thanks the assembled staff of the Fürherbunker, while the chaos and devastation he has engineered reign outside. No matter how much you may despise Thatcher’s politics - and I do viscerally - it is hard not to be moved by the account of her ignominious defeat and Slocock herself is reluctantly moved to tears, while very conscious that her mistresses departure is long overdue. Beyond the excellent journalism, fed from the authors detailed diaries, there is a strong feminist narrative of clear importance to all of us on the Left, that we must take on our opponents for their politics only, and scorn facile misogynistic (and/or racist/anti-Semitic) tropes no matter how convenient and clever they seem at the time. As someone who sang ‘Hey Ho The Witch is Dead’ with enthusiasm on 8th April 2013, I am chastened and a little ashamed, and will greet the impending collapse of Teresa May’s shambolic Tory government without recourse to sexism. Review: Good read, if you are interested in past politics. - This really did give a unique insight into what went on behind the closed doors of No. 10. I didn’t always agree with Mrs T but I certainly felt I knew more about her after reading this book. She came across as a very misunderstood woman fighting against all sections, including her own parliamentary members. Talk about watching your backs! I’m surprised she lasted as long as she did. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 209,801 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 518 in Women in History 554 in Political Leader Biographies 1,120 in Historical Biographies starting 1901 | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 126 Reviews | ## Images ![People Like Us: Margaret Thatcher and Me - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81TV6c9JbgL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A feminist history of Thatcher and her last days of power *by M***D on 30 April 2018* Having lived through the social and economic devastation of the Thatcher era - the legacy of which we still endure - this account of its last phase by a Left-wing feminist civil servant, is compelling reading. The author Caroline Slocock was the first women Private Secretary at No10 and went on to be a hugely effective Chief Executive of the Equal Opportunities Commission. Very much not ‘one of us’, and ultimately let down badly by Mrs Thatcher, Slocock’s story is that of an outsider invited to the party, who just can’t quite believe their luck. This comes to the fore in her exciting account of Thatcher’s resignation Cabinet, where Slocock has no real reason to be present, but sneaks in because she knows history is about to be made. While nobody but a fool or the ex-Mayor of London would drag the Third Reich into this, the description of the final days in Downing Street is straight out of the film ‘Downfall’ where Bruno Ganz as Hitler sentimentally thanks the assembled staff of the Fürherbunker, while the chaos and devastation he has engineered reign outside. No matter how much you may despise Thatcher’s politics - and I do viscerally - it is hard not to be moved by the account of her ignominious defeat and Slocock herself is reluctantly moved to tears, while very conscious that her mistresses departure is long overdue. Beyond the excellent journalism, fed from the authors detailed diaries, there is a strong feminist narrative of clear importance to all of us on the Left, that we must take on our opponents for their politics only, and scorn facile misogynistic (and/or racist/anti-Semitic) tropes no matter how convenient and clever they seem at the time. As someone who sang ‘Hey Ho The Witch is Dead’ with enthusiasm on 8th April 2013, I am chastened and a little ashamed, and will greet the impending collapse of Teresa May’s shambolic Tory government without recourse to sexism. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good read, if you are interested in past politics. *by P***P on 29 October 2018* This really did give a unique insight into what went on behind the closed doors of No. 10. I didn’t always agree with Mrs T but I certainly felt I knew more about her after reading this book. She came across as a very misunderstood woman fighting against all sections, including her own parliamentary members. Talk about watching your backs! I’m surprised she lasted as long as she did. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A real eye-opener *by J***S on 27 January 2019* I have long suspected Margaret Thatcher would be much more respected and much less hated had she been a man. This book is as much about the impact of gender as it is an intimate portrait of Thatcher in the twilight of her leadership. Thatcher managed to negotiate her way to the top in a man's world and the book gives us some clues as to just what it took to get (and stay) there. It gives a fascinating insight into her world and the world as she saw it. The author points out that Thatcher was fairly dismissive and unsupportive of women's rights. Personally I think she was actually rather clever in playing down her gender. She never wanted to emphasise her femininity - maybe she thought it would undermine her - this was 1980s Britain. She was already moving mountains on the equality front, and she probably sensed that to go further to actively promote women's issues may have alienated the other 50% of the electorate. Regardless of your politics you can't help but be impressed by this extraordinary woman; her dedication, her decisiveness, her work ethic, her ambition, her belief in her country, her vulnerability and her loyalty to her staff which she regarded as family. It's time that powerful women are celebrated and respected, not just by men, but by women too. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/62534436-people-like-us-margaret-thatcher-and-me](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/62534436-people-like-us-margaret-thatcher-and-me) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-07-17*