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The Right Hand

Conversations with the chiefs of staff to the world's most powerful people

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The Right Hand

By: Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks
Narrated by: Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks
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Summary
 Optioned by Justin Trudeau and Katie Telford's Hope and Hard Work as inspiration for a scripted drama, Backchannels.

Conversations with the chiefs of staff to world leaders ranging from Jacinda Ardern, Kamala Harris and John Howard to Nelson Mandela, Tony Blair and Julia Gillard. Essays Political Science Politicians Politics & Activism Politics & Government Presidents & Heads of State Women in Politics Russia Leadership
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I have never before abandoned an audiobook but I just could not persist with this. The content is really interesting if you’re into politics so read it rather than listen. Maybe it would have been better as a podcast of the actual interviews so that we could hear the guests in their own voices. Definitely listen to the preview before buying.

Better on paper or as a podcast?

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Couldn’t finish listening to this in audio format due to the narration. The end of sentences were drawn out and lowered in pitch. Tried speeding it up a bit, which helped, but not enough to persist.

Not a pleasant listening experience

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Great concept and interesting stories. But let down by the narration. The authors voice is not suitable for long form recordings. The unusual tone and pronunciations detract from the story.

Skip the recording and buy a copy to read yourself

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Fascinating book but the author’s audio recording is really harsh to listen to. Guest voices are fine.

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Unfortunately I could not continue with this book. Interesting concept and perspectives by the subjects, but found the book lacked connection between the guests insights and failed to synthesise the insights into any particular position or proposition. Felt like listen to someone repeat someone else’s story without adding any value or perspective themselves. Also found the narration unbearable. Did not finish.

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