In A Bigger Picture, the bestselling political memoir of 2020, Malcolm Turnbull, Australia squo;s 29th prime minister, tells the remarkable story of his life. Now in paperback, this edition is updated with an all-new foreword by the author that sheds light on the huge political and cultural changes happening today.
When Malcolm Turnbull took over the nationtsquo;s top job there was a sense of excitement in Australia. Sky-high opinion polls followed as the political outsider with a successful business, legal and media career took charge. The infighting that had dogged politics for the best part of a decade looked to be over. But a right-wing insurgency brutally cut down Turnbull?squo;s time in office after three years, leaving many Australians asking, ?squo;Why??squo;
Exceptionally candid and compelling, A Bigger Picture is the definitive narrative of Malcolm Turnbull squo;s prime ministership. He describes how he legalised same-sex marriage, established Snowy Hydro 2.0, stood up to Donald Trump, and many more achievements dash; remarkable in their pace and significance, and delivered in the teeth of so much opposition. But itesquo;s far more than just politics. Turnbullhsquo;s life has been filled with colourful characters and controversies, success and failure. From his early years in Sydney, growing up with a single father, to defending 'Spycatcher' Peter Wright against the UK government; the years representing Kerry Packer, leading the Republican Movement and making millions in business; and finally toppling Tony Abbott to become prime minister of Australia. For the first time he tells it all dash; in his own words.
With revelatory insights on the workings of Canberra and the contentious events of Turnbullnsquo;s life, A Bigger Picture explores the strengths and vulnerabilities of one of Australiahsquo;s best-known and most dynamic business and political leaders. Lyrically written in highly readable and entertaining prose, this is a genuine page-turner thatHsquo;s not just for political junkies.
