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My Story

By: Julia Gillard
Narrated by: Julia Gillard, Jennifer Vuletic
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"I was prime minister for three years and three days. Three years and three days of resilience. Three years and three days of changing the nation. Three years and three days for you to judge".

On Wednesday 23 June 2010, with the government in turmoil, Julia Gillard asked Prime Minister Kevin Rudd for a leadership ballot. The next day, Julia Gillard became Australia's 27th prime minister, and our first female leader.

Australia was alive to the historic possibilities. Here was a new approach for a new time. It was to last three extraordinary years. This is Julia Gillard's chronicle of that turbulent time, a strikingly candid self-portrait of a political leader seeking to realise her ideals.

It is her story of what it was like - in the face of government in-fighting and often hostile media - to manage a hung parliament, build a diverse and robust economy, create an equitable and world-class education system, ensure a dignified future for Australians with disabilities, all while attending to our international obligations and building strategic alliances for our future.

This is a politician driven by a sense of purpose - from campus days with the Australian Union of Students, to a career in the law, to her often gritty, occasionally glittering rise up the ranks of the Australian Labor Party.

Refreshingly honest, peppered with a wry humour and personal insights, Julia Gillard does not shy away from her mistakes, admitting freely to errors, misjudgements, and policy failures as well as detailing her political successes.

Here is an account of what was hidden behind the resilience and dignified courage Gillard showed as prime minister, her view of the vicious hate campaigns directed against her, and a reflection on what it means - and what it takes - to be a woman leader in contemporary politics.

©2014 Julia Gillard (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

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Not Narrated by Julia Gillard

This is a great book, I have the hard cover, signed by Julia Gillard, at a private event.
I purchased it to hear her tell her story, it says in the description narrated by Julia Gillard.
It is not narrated by Julia Gillard, Yes, she has more important and valuable things to achieve for the women of the world than narrate a book, but Audible should not imply that it is so when it is not .
It should clearly say Introduced by Julia Gillard.
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My Story
By: Julia Gillard
Narrated by: Julia Gillard, Jennifer Vuletic
Length: 18 hrs and 22 mins
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Good book from Julia Gillard

I was 1 of the very many people who was so utterly against Julia Gillard during her term of office. I have been a Labour voter since I was old enough to vote, but Julia when becoming the PM by the way she did, turned me completely away from Labour. But since reading/listening to this book twice may have restored my faith in Labour MAYBE!!!
Really excellent book though

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Great listen

It was a truly great book and I thoroughly enjoyed each and every minute of it and will listen to it again and again.
It shows the truth about how Australia is seen on the stage and the truth about Julia Gillard even when the media was so horrid.
Truly loved it, and for those feminists reading this, I am a straight male and still think she was a brilliant prime minister.

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Thank you

This is a wonderful account of the Gillard years. So many explanations of complex policy decisions and the difficulties of implementation.
It was quite interesting to read the on-going role of Kevin Rudd as a wrecker - his narcissism knows no bounds.
Thank you JG for your outstanding public service.

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if you are interested in Australian Politics A+

An amazing account of Julia Gillards time leading Australia. provides great insight and a must listen if you are interested in Australian Politics.

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drab political memoir

im a pretty big fan of gillards and always thought it was a shame she couldn't get her charisma translated across to broader australians. this is my first political memoir and probably my last. i enjoyed hearing her spill the tea on rudd and wouldve liked to hear her go in on abbott. a huge chunk of this though is her defending policy and how it was crafted. she has a good blind spot about tit for tat politics which is a little frustrating. a huge chunck of the book is excuses for why things didnt go her way.

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Boring but good for putting a person to sleep.

Sadly a book I was looking forward to reading from a inspirational woman did not inspire. On odd occasions her personality was shown but mostly it is boring parliamentary business. The constant digs at Rudd also got boring and over done (no I am not a Rudd fan). Sour grapes are not suitable in an ex PM. If there is a next one can it be about her not parliament. I am sure Julia has some great stories from a very full life.

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Better than expected

A good insight into the shenanigans of Australian politics. Shame on them! A perspective from a women. A must if you have a daughter and want to understand what she will be confronted with.

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Fascinating political memoir

For we who watched in horror through years of Labor turmoil, this is a fascinating book. It is measured, polite, and gives insights into the decisions made them which are still affecting Australia today. Well performed, although the parts Gillard read herself were particularly delightful.

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A leader with a purpose

Fabulous book, not many people have remained true to their purpose throughout their career and in spite of disgusting attacks and well considered challenges.
Julia Gillard personifies resilience, she's a human, she's a leader, she'll be remembered for making a difference and leaving Australia in a better place.

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