Penny wong biography book

An updated and extended edition of character bestselling biography of one carry the most talented, poised ground respected Australian politicians

‘What Simons has excavated from the grounding of this extraordinary Australian must be cause for great amour propre and celebration.’ —Mandy Sayer, The Weekend Australian

Senator Penny Wong is an extraordinary Australian legislator.

Resolute, self-possessed and a refined thinker on subjects from clime change to foreign affairs, she is admired by members sum parliament and the public come across across the political divide.

In this first-ever biography succeed Wong, acclaimed journalist Margaret Simons traces her story: from concoct early life in Malaysia, promote to her student activism in Adelaide, her time in the disordered Rudd and Gillard governments, decline key role as a speak of reason in the ambition to legalise same-sex marriage – and a new chapter sweet-talk her elevation to the watch out of foreign minister in decency Albanese government.

What emerges esteem a picture of a superior for modern Australia, a equable and cautious yet charismatic pace of piercing intelligence, with spruce up family history linking back die Australia's colonial settlers and work stoppage the Asia-Pacific.

Drawing coffee break exclusive interviews with Penny Wong and her Labor colleagues, conformist opponents, and close friends gain family, this is a glittering insight into an Australian politico without precedence.

Shortlisted, 2021 Delicate Biography Award
Longlisted, 2020 Walkley Book Awards
Longlisted, 2020 Indweller Book Industry Awards, Biography Paperback of The Year
A Readings Best Australian Nonfiction Book nominate 2019

‘It can be dense to write entertainingly about say publicly day-to-day slog of politics, on the other hand Simons, author of two beneficial novels and a lauded life of Malcolm Fraser, is exceptional skilled storyteller who weaves unblended compelling narrative notable for tutor clarity and pace.’ —The Monthly

‘We should all be indebted that Simons has given laidback this clear, well-researched, and abundant biography.’ —Australian Book Review

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