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Title:
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Different Kind of Power, A |
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Authors:
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Ardern, Jacinda |
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Genre:
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Non Fiction: New Zealand |
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Pages:
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337 |
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Year:
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2025 |
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Publisher:
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Penguin Random House |
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Language:
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English |
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Description:
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A different kind of power requires a different kind of political memoir, and this is what is delivered in this account from the 40th prime minister of New Zealand. No juicy gossip, no backstabbing but a story taking readers through the many challenging events of her tenure. From humble beginnings to the Beehive and world stage, this is a compulsively readable memoir, written with surprising candour and revealing what happens when conventional notions of leadership are turned on their head.
Comments from BDS Reviewers:"This book gives what is probably a rare insight into the pressures of leading a country through traumatic experiences while being a new mother".
"The style is very personal, describing the challenges she faced juggling motherhood and leadership".
"I really enjoyed this. I was particularly interested in her backstory, not knowing any of it previously".
"I found it a fascinating contrast to other world leaders, looking at her very humble childhood growing up in small town N.Z."
"Even if you didn't vote for her, I think you would be interested to read Jacinda's book as there's loads to discuss".
"There can be no argument that her achievements through Covid and the Christchurch massacre have gained much positive attention and respect worldwide. For this reason alone, the book deserves to be in the Scheme".
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Categories:
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Non-fiction NZ, Non-fiction, Biography, Contemporary, Inspirational, Political, Social commentary/perspectives, Tragedy/disaster, Staff Pick, Just Added, 2027 Titles, New Adult |
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Reviews
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By: CHCH 537
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2026-05-16 11:00:01 |
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A good yarn. Easy to read, although some people found the stories that were shared a little unbelievable. |
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By: WELL 156
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2026-05-04 13:13:18 |
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The Group really enjoyed this book - had a lively discussion with each member bringing up different points. We reflected that Jacinda had provided a lot of character and drama to her memoir, rather than the usual political gossip and post hoc policy justifications in many political memoirs. The minor criticisms were that some of the word choices (Junior High School - what is that?) were aimed at an American audience. Also that the ending seemed to be a bit rushed. Altogether 4 1/2 stars from us. |
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By: TAUP 005
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2026-03-19 14:09:23 |
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Everyone loved the book. Full of admiration for the difficult decisions Jacinda had to make. |
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