{"title":"Andrew Campbell","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Campbell\u003c\/strong\u003e writes with a keen eye for detail and a profound respect for the past. His work often explores poignant moments in history, revealing untold stories and personal tragedies that resonate deeply with readers. Expect a blend of meticulously researched history and compelling narrative that brings the human experience to the forefront.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the realms of \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e, Campbell’s books invite reflection on the complexities of war and the lives shaped by it. Whether uncovering concealed truths or delving into intimate memoirs, his writing offers a thoughtful and immersive journey through significant events and personal histories.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-hidden-tragedy-by-andrew-campbell-9781923514164","title":"A Hidden Tragedy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe untold story of Australia’s first Royal Australian Navy wartime loss — revealed in full for the first time.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the thunder of overseas battles often dominates the narrative of Australians in World War Two, a forgotten tragedy unfolded in the quiet waters of Port Phillip Bay. In 1940, less than 100 km from Melbourne, the humble minesweeper HMAS \u003ci\u003eGoorangai\u003c\/i\u003e was on a vital mission, clearing German-laid sea mines in Bass Strait, when she was catastrophically struck by the much larger merchant vessel, MV \u003ci\u003eDuntroon\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin minutes, the \u003ci\u003eGoorangai\u003c\/i\u003e was gone, taking all 24 of her crew to their watery graves. This little-known collision, often overlooked or misrepresented, is finally brought to light in a meticulously researched and fully referenced account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the untold story of the collision, the desperate search, the challenging salvage operations, and the puzzling aftermath. Uncover why the \u003ci\u003eDuntroon’s\u003c\/i\u003e master, despite causing the disaster, evaded all charges, and why one sailor remains unidentified to this day. This book cuts through the inaccuracies and vested interests of past accounts, offering a compelling and definitive narrative that reveals the true events of that fateful night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288342806764,"sku":"9781923514164","price":41.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/452ab2c2b9f9904d43eeeacb392928ff.jpg?v=1770634581"},{"product_id":"in-the-room-by-andrew-campbell-9781991006868","title":"In the Room","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Every Prime Minister needs someone who will challenge them - and that was you.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo said Jacinda Ardern to Andrew Campbell on his final day as her Chief Press Secretary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow, for the first time, Campbell offers a revealing insider's account of one of New Zealand's most extraordinary political eras. Serving alongside Ardern for almost her entire time in office, he was far more than a spokesperson. Acting as strategist, speechwriter, media manager and a trusted voice in the room, he was present for the moments the public never saw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom managing the global attention when Ardern became only the second elected leader to give birth in office, to navigating the Christchurch mosque shootings, the Whakaari \/ White Island eruption, the upheaval of the COVID-19 pandemic and three hard-fought election campaigns - Campbell was there as decisions were made in real time, often under intense pressure and with no margin for error.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt home and on the world stage, he worked at the intersection of politics, media and leadership, helping shape the responses that would be seen, scrutinised and remembered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInsightful, witty and full of 'pinch me' moments, this is a candid account of the conversations, challenges and choices that shaped Aotearoa during remarkable times, and a rare glimpse of what it is really like working at the centre of power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48021993193708,"sku":"9781991006868","price":31.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781991006868-in-the-room.jpg?v=1785286085"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/andrew-campbell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}