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Julia Gillard
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Jennifer Vuletic
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By:
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Julia Gillard
About this listen
"I was prime minister for three years and three days. Three years and three days of resilience. Three years and three days of changing the nation. Three years and three days for you to judge".
On Wednesday 23 June 2010, with the government in turmoil, Julia Gillard asked Prime Minister Kevin Rudd for a leadership ballot. The next day, Julia Gillard became Australia's 27th prime minister, and our first female leader.
Australia was alive to the historic possibilities. Here was a new approach for a new time. It was to last three extraordinary years. This is Julia Gillard's chronicle of that turbulent time, a strikingly candid self-portrait of a political leader seeking to realise her ideals.
It is her story of what it was like - in the face of government in-fighting and often hostile media - to manage a hung parliament, build a diverse and robust economy, create an equitable and world-class education system, ensure a dignified future for Australians with disabilities, all while attending to our international obligations and building strategic alliances for our future.
This is a politician driven by a sense of purpose - from campus days with the Australian Union of Students, to a career in the law, to her often gritty, occasionally glittering rise up the ranks of the Australian Labor Party.
Refreshingly honest, peppered with a wry humour and personal insights, Julia Gillard does not shy away from her mistakes, admitting freely to errors, misjudgements, and policy failures as well as detailing her political successes.
Here is an account of what was hidden behind the resilience and dignified courage Gillard showed as prime minister, her view of the vicious hate campaigns directed against her, and a reflection on what it means - and what it takes - to be a woman leader in contemporary politics.
©2014 Julia Gillard (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty LtdWhat listeners say about My Story
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- Anonymous User
- 14-05-2020
Fascinating political memoir
For we who watched in horror through years of Labor turmoil, this is a fascinating book. It is measured, polite, and gives insights into the decisions made them which are still affecting Australia today. Well performed, although the parts Gillard read herself were particularly delightful.
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- Toby
- 03-11-2022
wow what a insight
I just wish Julia had more time to to do things and bring change. a really eye opening account of politics.
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- Dale Sherwell
- 24-04-2020
very interesting
I enjoyed it.
it was easy to listen to.
the narrator was very clear.
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- Helen
- 23-08-2020
What a woman!
Such an enlightening read that provides the landscape that Julia Gillard navigated as PM. The words here convey her brilliance, dogged determination, and beautiful spirit along with her capacity to play the boys at their own game. Documented also is the collective Shameful behaviours that was beyond disgusting in the treatment of our first female Prime minster. Compelling listening and learning.
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- Beth
- 18-07-2021
Great Book
So insightful and provides a new lens on how hard the path of politics is to navigate … policy is almost secondary to the games and power struggles those in politics have to make … I loved her vulnerability
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- Mwater
- 28-06-2020
Enlightening
A really interesting listen. A good book to listen to and reflect on that time in Australia and Julia’s life. It’s sad to hear the news rarely accurately reports events.
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- Brendan Fairhall
- 02-01-2015
Great listen
It was a truly great book and I thoroughly enjoyed each and every minute of it and will listen to it again and again.
It shows the truth about how Australia is seen on the stage and the truth about Julia Gillard even when the media was so horrid.
Truly loved it, and for those feminists reading this, I am a straight male and still think she was a brilliant prime minister.
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- Gail Creighton
- 23-01-2016
A leader with a purpose
Fabulous book, not many people have remained true to their purpose throughout their career and in spite of disgusting attacks and well considered challenges.
Julia Gillard personifies resilience, she's a human, she's a leader, she'll be remembered for making a difference and leaving Australia in a better place.
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- Hayley
- 16-08-2020
Look I’m not a fan....
I’ll be upfront and say that I am not a fan of Julia but several people suggested I read this book so I did. It's an interesting book and I agree some very inappropriate and horrible things happen to her but as always, don’t believe everything you read. Well worth reading for insight into Australian political history.
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- Mathew
- 24-07-2015
Interesting but dragged on a bit
the story itself was interesting but at times goes into too much detail and its easy to get lost if you find yourself distracted for a moment.
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