PublishedHardie Grant, September 2021 |
ISBN9781743797884 |
FormatSoftcover, 720 pages |
Dimensions23.4cm × 15.3cm |
In A Bigger Picture, the bestselling political memoir of 2020, Malcolm Turnbull, Australias 29th prime minister, tells the remarkable story of his life. Now in paperback, this edition is updated with an all-new foreword by the author that sheds light on the huge political and cultural changes happening today.
When Malcolm Turnbull took over the nations top job there was a sense of excitement in Australia. Sky-high opinion polls followed as the political outsider with a successful business, legal and media career took charge. The infighting that had dogged politics for the best part of a decade looked to be over. But a right-wing insurgency brutally cut down Turnbulls time in office after three years, leaving many Australians asking, Why? Exceptionally candid and compelling, A Bigger Picture is the definitive narrative of Malcolm Turnbulls prime ministership. He describes how he legalised same-sex marriage, established Snowy Hydro 2.0, stood up to Donald Trump, and many more achievements remarkable in their pace and significance, and delivered in the teeth of so much opposition. But its far more than just politics. Turnbulls life has been filled with colourful characters and controversies, success and failure. From his early years in Sydney, growing up with a single father, to defending 'Spycatcher' Peter Wright against the UK government; the years representing Kerry Packer, leading the Republican Movement and making millions in business; and finally toppling Tony Abbott to become prime minister of Australia. For the first time he tells it all in his own words. With revelatory insights on the workings of Canberra and the contentious events of Turnbulls life, A Bigger Picture explores the strengths and vulnerabilities of one of Australias best-known and most dynamic business and political leaders. Lyrically written in highly readable and entertaining prose, this is a genuine page-turner thats not just for political junkies.
