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Power of Balance

A Life of Changemaking

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By: Dr Kerryn Phelps
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One of Australia's first ‘TV doctors’, Dr Kerryn Phelps served as President of the Australian Medical Association, Deputy Lord Mayor of Sydney and a key leader of Australia's LGBT+ community. Little did she know, as she celebrated the historic Marriage Equality win in 2017, that she would be back just one year later as a Member of Parliament, having been elected as an independent by the people of Wentworth after a leadership coup ousted Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

In her memoir, Dr Phelps candidly explores her struggles and achievements, in medicine, media and politics – from her advocacy around Medevac and COVID-19 management, to the fallout of her public ‘outing’ in the Australian media and her inspirational role in the Teal movement of the 2022 elections. She also reflects on the ideas and passions that have motivated and sustained her during these times, including her philosophies of leadership and equality, and her love of nature.

Power of Balance is a compelling and thought-provoking listen that will inspire others to become leaders and changemakers.

©2024 Dr Kerryn Phelps (P)2024 Bolinda Publishing Activists Biographies & Memoirs Medical Politicians

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Very fascinating and interesting life

I very much enjoyed the book. It’s quite amazing what Professor Phelps has managed to fit in her life so far. It was lovley to read about the details of her up bringing and childhood. I found it inspiring that she came from pretty humble beginnings. With focus, grit and determination Professor Phelps managed to forge and very influential and successful life and career. It must be difficult to juggle all the balls at the same time. I think a tip of the hat is owed to Jackie Stricker running the behind scenes logistics to allow it all to happen. I also found it very interesting reading about the political ins and outs. Allowing for a “fly on the wall” observation of what is really happening at the time and what was said in private and behind closed doors. Politics is quite the game of chess. Great read.

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