An Activist Life

Discover the inspiring journey of Christine Milne in 'An Activist Life,' a poignant exploration of activism, environmentalism, and personal transformation. This compelling trade paperback, published by the University of Queensland Press, captures the essence of a woman rising from a simple high-school English teacher in northwest Tasmania to becoming a fierce environmental warrior. Through 288 pages, Milne shares her unique story using symbolic objects that highlight her evolution into a national and global activist. From heartfelt moments tied to her farming roots to her fight for LGBTQ+ rights and climate change policy, this book provides a rare insider's perspective on the complexities of Australian politics. Readers will appreciate her candid discussions on the personal sacrifices and relentless determination required to champion human rights and ecological preservation. This isn't merely a memoir; it's an essential read for anyone passionate about women's roles in politics, climate action, and social justice. Experience an activist's life replete with misfortunes and victories, and be inspired to take your own stand for the greater good. This book guarantees FREE shipping, making it an ideal addition to your collection on activism and environmental history.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780702259814
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2017
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Pages: 288


Description:
An Activist Life is the story of an apparently ordinary woman - a high-school English teacher from northwest Tasmania - who became a fiery environmental warrior, pitted against some of the most powerful business and political forces in the country.

In it, Christine Milne tells her story through the objects that have symbolic meaning in both her personal and political life, from the butter pats in her kitchen that represent her journey from farm girl at Wesley Vale to environmental and human rights activist at the national and global level, to the Pride t-shirt she wore walking in Mardi Gras next to her son, after years of fighting for the legal reform of gay rights in Tasmania. She describes how politics actually works- the deals, the promises kept and broken, the horse-trading and treachery involved in some of the most controversial and difficult issues of our time, including the attempts to forge a workable and effective climate change policy for Australia, and our treatment of refugees and asylum seekers.

This is a fascinating insider's account of what it means to be a woman in politics- the sacrifices of family life and relationships, the relentless misogyny and sexism that must be endured, the gritty conviction that you must never, ever give up the pursuit of the greater good. It is the story of Australian politics and the fight to save the world, and essential reading for anyone who cares about either.

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