Lazarus Rising

Lazarus Rising

by John Howard
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 01/09/2011

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New, updated version of the bestselling political biography of 2010. This edition is revised and contains some completely new content from Mr Howard, including his thoughts on the recent NSW elections, the current state of the two main political parties in Australia and major events on the international scene.

John Howard's autobiography, Lazarus Rising, is the biggest-selling political memoir Australia has seen. In it he talks about his love for his family, his rollercoaster ride to the Lodge and how - as prime minister - he responded to issues like climate change and the war on terrorism. Drawing on his deep interest in history, he paints a fascinating picture of a changing Australia.In this new revised edition, he also analyses the cataclysmic lead-up to the 2010 election and the vexed political paradigm that emerged. From the future prospects of the Greens and Independents to the performance of Barnaby Joyce, Howard pulls no punches. No stranger to power struggles himself, he is uniquely qualified to note the remaking of the Nationals, decode tony Abbott's strategies and understand the pressures facing Julia Gillard and the comeback prospects of Kevin Rudd.Essential reading for all followers of politics.PRAISE FOR LAZARUS RISING:'John Howard has written a magisterial autobiography, compulsively readable in its way' the Weekend Australian'Underneath Howard's plain political style lies an excellent communicator. His capacity to express his thoughts clearly, calmly and simply shines through' Sydney Morning Herald

ISBN:
9780730499640
9780730499640
Category:
Biography: general
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
01-09-2011
Language:
English
Publisher:
HarperCollins
John Howard

John Howard was the 25th Prime Minister of Australia, serving from March 1996 to December 2007. Despite an early meteoric rise to become Australia's Treasurer at 38, the self-described economic radical and social conservative found himself sidelined by his own party.

After many years in the political wilderness, Howard bounced back, led the Coalition to a resounding victory, then got to work on his reform agenda. The Howard Government privatized the previously government-owned telecommunications carrier Telstra, dismantled excessive union power and compulsory trade union membership, instituted the unpopular Goods and Services Tax, trimmed the Public Service and reduced government expenditure, and established the 'work for the dole' scheme.

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