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As It Happened
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Discover the captivating memoir of John Button in 'As It Happened', a vibrant account reflecting on a life shaped by politics and personal experiences. This brand new trade paperback edition, published by The Text Publishing Company in 1999, features 424 pages of engaging storytelling. Journey through Button's upbringing in Ballarat and follow his remarkable career as a Cabinet Minister in the Hawke and Keating Labor governments. With a compelling narrative, Button shares his childhood memories, school days, and the emergence of his political beliefs. Gain a deeper understanding of what life inside parliament is really like as he vividly recounts his decade-long tenure as the Minister for Industry and Commerce starting in 1983. Button's unique perspective brings honesty to the challenges of political life, illustrating that politics is only part of the larger human experience. Perfect for readers interested in Australian history, politics, and memoirs that blend humor with insight, 'As It Happened' is a must-read for anyone wanting to grasp the intricacies of politics and personal journey. Shop now at Smartfox NZ and enjoy FREE shipping on this essential addition to your collection!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781876485108
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 1999
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 424
Description:
In this compulsively readable book John Button reflects on the patterns in his life, from growing up in his father's house in Ballarat to his days as a Cabinet Minister in the Hawke and Keating Labor governments. He is a natural storyteller who writes memorably about his childhood, his school days and his emerging political allegiances. Button paints a vivid picture of life inside parliament before he became Minister for Industry and Commerce in 1983, a job he was to hold for ten years. In recounting the challenges he faced Button always understands that politics is just one part of life. In this fascinating, stylish and hilarious memoir, he writes honestly about how politics works and why it often fails to work.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781876485108
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 1999
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 424
Description:
In this compulsively readable book John Button reflects on the patterns in his life, from growing up in his father's house in Ballarat to his days as a Cabinet Minister in the Hawke and Keating Labor governments. He is a natural storyteller who writes memorably about his childhood, his school days and his emerging political allegiances. Button paints a vivid picture of life inside parliament before he became Minister for Industry and Commerce in 1983, a job he was to hold for ten years. In recounting the challenges he faced Button always understands that politics is just one part of life. In this fascinating, stylish and hilarious memoir, he writes honestly about how politics works and why it often fails to work.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
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