The Making of Julia Gillard

Jacqueline Kent

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Penguin
22 October 2014

Political leaders & leadership; Biography - Australian

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

By: Jacqueline Kent
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 36mm
Weight: 388g
ISBN: 9780143203346
ISBN 10: 0143203347
Pages: 360
Publication Date: 22 October 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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. She lives in Sydney.

Reviews for The Making of Julia Gillard

'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