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Young Hawke : the making of a larrikin
Day, David, 1949-2024
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David Day's biography of the young Bob Hawke takes readers on a journey through the first fifty years of one of Australia's most charismatic leaders. From his humble beginnings in South Australia to his time as a Sunday School teacher, from his rise as the country's most powerful union leader to his eventual decision to enter politics, Day provides a fresh perspective on the formative years of a man who would become our most popular prime minister. Drawing on a decade of extensive research and interviews with those who knew Hawke best, this ground-breaking biography by a multi-award-winning writer throws new light on Hawke's difficult childhood, his alcoholism and obsessive womanising, and his links with some of Australia's shadowy characters. This gripping biography is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and times of Australia's most iconic leader.
Main title:
Young Hawke : the making of a larrikin / by David Day.
Author:
Imprint:
Gadigal Country ; [Sydney, N.S.W.] : HarperCollins Publishers, 2024.
Collation:
viii, 422 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour), portraits (some colour) ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781460765692 (hardback)
Dewey class:
BIOGRAPHY
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
506989
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys | Nonfiction | BIOGRAPHY HAWK | Available |