Paul Keating: the big-picture leader

Discover the captivating life of Paul Keating in 'Paul Keating: The Big-Picture Leader.' This insightful biography sheds light on the political journey of one of Australia's most influential leaders. Written with unparalleled access to over 100 interviews and personal files, this book chronicles Keating's rise from the suburbs of Sydney to the forefront of Australian politics. Dive deep into his pioneering role as Treasurer in the 1980s, his transformative prime ministership from 1991 to 1996, and his enduring legacy of reform. Understand his unique philosophy that blended courage and imagination, shaping the future of Australia. The author, David Bramston, meticulously examines key events and debates through once-secret cabinet papers, unpublished diaries, and interviews with notable figures like Gough Whitlam, Malcolm Fraser, and Tony Blair. This comprehensive account not only details Keating's political strategies but also reflects on his passion for the arts, education, and the environment. Whether you're a political enthusiast or interested in Australian history, this book is a must-read for understanding the complexities of leadership. Enjoy FREE shipping, making it easier than ever to add this essential title to your collection. Don't miss out on this chance to explore the narrative of a leader who has left an indelible mark on the nation.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925322279
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2017
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 800


Description:
Drawing on around 15 hours of new interviews with Keating, coupled with access to his extensive personal files, this book tells the story of a political warrior?s rise to power, from the outer suburbs of Sydney through Young Labor and into parliament at just 25 years of age, serving as a minister in the last days of the Whitlam government; his path-breaking term as treasurer in the 1980s; his four-year prime ministership from 1991 to 1996; and his passions and interests since.Bramston has interviewed more than 100 people who know and worked with Keating, including his family, parliamentary colleagues, advisers, party officials, union leaders, public servants, and journalists. This includes interviews with Gough Whitlam, Malcolm Fraser, Bob Hawke, John Howard, Kevin Rudd, Julia Gillard, Tony Abbott, Doug Anthony, Bill Hayden, Andrew Peacock, Ian Sinclair, John Hewson, Alexander Downer, Peter Costello, Kim Beazley, Simon Crean, Cheryl Kernot, and Bob Carr.Bramston has secured access to Labor archives, and he also documents key debates in once-secret cabinet papers, reveals caucus minutes for the first time, draws on the unpublished diaries of Neal Blewett and Bob Carr, discloses meeting records from the archives of US presidents George H W Bush and Bill Clinton, talks to former British prime minister Tony Blair, and shares his new discoveries from the personal files of Whitlam, Hayden, Hawke, and Howard.Paul Keating saw political leadership as the combination of courage and imagination, a belief that powered his public career and helps explain his extraordinary triumphs and crushing lows. Keating blazed a trail of reform with a vision for Australia?s future that still attracts ardent admirers and the staunchest critics.

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