A Different Kind of Power
A memoir
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Jacinda Ardern
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Jacinda Ardern
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What if we could redefine leadership? What if kindness came first? Jacinda Ardern grew up the daughter of a police officer in small-town New Zealand, but as the 40th Prime Minister of her country, she commanded global respect for her empathetic leadership that put people first. This is the remarkable story of how a Mormon girl plagued by self-doubt made political history and changed our assumptions of what a global leader can be.
When Jacinda Ardern became Prime Minister at age thirty-seven, the world took notice. But it was her compassionate yet powerful response to the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks, resulting in swift and sweeping gun control laws, that demonstrated her remarkable leadership. She guided her country through unprecedented challenges-a volcanic eruption, a major biosecurity incursion, and a global pandemic-while advancing visionary new polices to address climate change, reduce child poverty, and secure historic international trade deals. She did all this while juggling first-time motherhood in the public eye.
Ardern exemplifies a new kind of leadership-proving that leaders can be caring, empathetic, and effective. She has become a global icon, and now she is ready to share her story, from the struggles to the surprises, including for the first time the full details of her decision to step down during her sixth year as Prime Minister.
Through her personal experiences and reflections, Jacinda is a model for anyone who has ever doubted themselves, or has aspired to lead with compassion, conviction, and courage. A Different Kind of Power is more than a political memoir; it's an insight into how it feels to lead, ultimately asking: What if you, too, are capable of more than you ever imagined?©2025 Jacinda Ardern (P)2025 Penguin Random House New Zealand Audio
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- Anonymous User
- 12-06-2025
Couldn’t stop listening
Fabulous and candid story. So generous with all the details. A pleasure to listen to
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- Simone
- 06-06-2025
A beacon of hope for a different kind of future
Authentic. Vulnerable. Kind. When sometimes the bravest thing to do is to stop. Shining light in all the right places.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-06-2025
Could not put it down
I listened as fast as I could, sneaking an earbud in at work when I definitely should not have been. I loved this book. I was already a big fan but I’m even more so now. Thank you for writing this and for being you Jacinda. You did an incredible job as PM and at writing your book
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- Anonymous User
- 11-06-2025
An inspirational book … a great read, not just for New Zealanders
I loved this book. Jacinda read it with such emotion and passion, sharing details of her life and that of her friend and family was far deeper than expected. Jacinda was raw, honest and insightful. Listening to her stories I felt proud to be a kiwi, grateful for hser leadership, grateful for the history our country has with woman making a difference not only within New Zealand but the world.
Thank you Jacinda, you led our piece of paradise though some of its hardest days in history and I believe you were there for a reason; we needed leadership with kindness and compassion, not a weakness but a strength many leadership fail to have. Tēnā koe, Tēnā koe, Tēnā koe.
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- Anonymous User
- 10-06-2025
Woman's leadership
such a great story. I loved the way it was presented I'm sure she could have said so much more. She has style and grace. Nga mihi nui
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- Anonymous User
- 10-06-2025
An absolute inspiration!! Not just for New Zealanders, but the whole world
Such a great story! As a New Zealander, I remember all the big challenges she speaks about but hearing them from her perspective is really eye opening. Such an amazing story
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- JKND Miththinda
- 11-06-2025
Brilliant
I have always admired her and listening to this makes me admire her even more! Inspiring!
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- Michel Nieuwoudt
- 11-06-2025
amazing hunan
this book is a treasure. it shows Jacinda's humanity, integrity leadership and example to the world. thank you Jacinda, you are a shining light in this dark world.
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- Melanie Burfoot
- 11-06-2025
amazing
how lucky were we to have you as prime Minister for the time we did x
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- Anonymous User
- 11-06-2025
Proud to be Kiwi
People may disagree with what you did, and that is their privilege. It's how you did things that make you exceptional. Loved your book, and for what it's worth, Im very proud to be from the same place as you.
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