The Making of Julia Gillard

Author:   Jacqueline Kent
Publisher:   Penguin Random House Australia
ISBN:  

9780143203346


Pages:   508
Publication Date:   22 October 2014
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier.

Our Price $27.99 Quantity:  
Add to Cart

Share |

The Making of Julia Gillard


Add your own review!

Overview

The Making of Julia Gillard is an insightful and immensely readable account of this remarkable woman and her leadership - and its abrupt ending. Australians saw many versions of Julia Gillard during her political career. Witty sparring opponent to Tony Abbott. Loyal deputy to and night-time assassin of Kevin Rudd. Hanging-on-by-her-fingernails leader of the land. But what really happened behind the scenes? And why? Drawing on interviews with Julia Gillard's friends and foes - and with Gillard herself - award-winning biographer Jacqueline Kent gives us a complete account of Gillard's entire political career. She describes her Adelaide childhood, her time as a fiery student activist, her battles to get into Parliament, her policy decisions and their consequences. Kent depicts Gillard's dramatic ascent to becoming Australia's first female prime minister, and her tumultuous time in office. The Making of Julia Gillard is an insightful and immensely readable account of this remarkable woman and her leadership - and its abrupt ending. 'Jam-packed with anecdotes and titbits about this fascinating woman .' Sydney Morning Herald 'Clear-sighted . . . Kent gives us a portrait of a woman of remarkable composure and resilience, gifted with an extraordinary ability to get things done in the face of overwhelming odds . . . Kent doesn't shy away from Gillard's weaknesses . . . but keeps them in perspective.' Saturday Age 'An inspirational figure . . . Her story . . . is one of determination, self-belief, resilience and hard work.' Weekend Australian

Full Product Details

Author:   Jacqueline Kent
Publisher:   Penguin Random House Australia
Imprint:   Penguin Random House Australia
Dimensions:   Width: 13.00cm , Height: 3.60cm , Length: 19.60cm
Weight:   0.388kg
ISBN:  

9780143203346


ISBN 10:   0143203347
Pages:   508
Publication Date:   22 October 2014
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier.

Table of Contents

Reviews

'Jam-packed with anecdotes and titbits about this fascinating [woman].' Sydney Morning Herald 'Clear-sighted ...[Kent] gives us a portrait of a woman of remarkable composure and resilience, gifted with an extraordinary ability to get things done in the face of overwhelming odds ...Kent doesn't shy away from Gillard's weaknesses . ..but keeps them in perspective.' Saturday Age 'An inspirational figure ...Her story ...is one of determination, self-belief, resilience and hard work.' Weekend Australian


Author Information

Jacqueline Kent was born in Sydney and grew up there and in Adelaide. Originally trained as a journalist and broadcaster, she has also been a book editor and a reviewer for numerous publications, and has a Doctorate of Creative Arts from the University of Technology, Sydney. As well as biography and general social history, she has written fiction for young adults. A Certain Style- Beatrice Davis, A Literary Life won the 2002 National Biography Award and the Nita B. Kibble Award. An Exacting Heart- The Story of Hephzibah Menuhin won the 2009 Nita B. Kibble Award. Beyond Words, A Year with Kenneth Cook was published to acclaim in 2019. She lives in Sydney.

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions
Latest Reading Guide

ls

Shopping Cart
Your cart is empty
Shopping cart
Mailing List