{"title":"Kerry O'Brien","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Kerry O'Brien collection, where political insight meets personal reflection. Kerry O'Brien, a revered Australian journalist, has crafted a name synonymous with deep investigative journalism and sharp political analysis. This collection features insightful reads that traverse the corridors of power and the mind of one of Australia’s most respected media figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into \u003cem\u003eKeating\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling exploration of the life and career of former Prime Minister Paul Keating, enriched by O'Brien's unique perspective and extensive interviews with the man himself. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Australian politics and the pivotal moments that shaped the nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those curious about O'Brien’s own remarkable journey, \u003cem\u003eKerry O'Brien, A Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e offers a candid, engaging look into his life experiences, career milestones, and the evolution of his thoughts over decades spent at the forefront of reporting current affairs. It is both an inspiring autobiography and a sage commentary on the world of journalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a political aficionado or simply enjoy a gripping biography, the Kerry O'Brien collection provides thought-provoking content that invites readers to better understand the intersections of politics, media, and society through the eyes of a master storyteller. Explore these narratives and gain a deeper appreciation for the intricate tapestry of Australian public life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kerry-obrien-a-memoir-by-kerry-obrien-9781760875732","title":"Kerry O'Brien, A Memoir","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn the day before the first American occupying troops landed near Tokyo in August 1945, Kerry O'Brien's life has spanned the post-war era through the maelstrom of the nuclear and digital age—a remarkable time of intense and dynamic change that has no match in human history. He has witnessed life-changing events, interviewed the great and good, and explained the intricacies of the world to millions of Australians as we sat in the comfort and safety of our lounge rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether strolling the history-laden corridors of the White House unhindered while waiting to interview Barack Obama, or talking with Nelson Mandela on his first day in the presidential residence in Pretoria in a room filled with the blood-soaked ghosts of apartheid, or receiving a haughty rebuke from an indignantly regal Margaret Thatcher, or exploring ideas with some of the great artists, philosophers, and scientists of our time, Kerry O'Brien has sought to unearth the truth behind the news. 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Twenty years on, there is still no autobiography or memoir, yet he is the supreme storyteller of politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book of revelations fills the gaps. Kerry O'Brien, the consummate interviewer who knew all the players and lived the history, has spent many long hours with Keating, teasing out the stories, testing the memories and the assertions. What emerges is a treasure trove of anecdotes, insights, reflections, and occasional admissions from one of the most loved and hated political leaders we have known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is as good as it gets—funny, sweeping, angry, imaginative, mischievous, with arrogance, a glimmer of humility, and more than a touch of creative madness. Keating unplugged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'...fantastically readable account of and by the man who made us as we are and will be.'\u003c\/em\u003e - Guy Rundle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'...a masterclass in how to do politics.'\u003c\/em\u003e - Laurie Oakes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'PJK still puts on the best show in town.'\u003c\/em\u003e - Alex Mitchell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'There is so much political wisdom stored in these pages.'\u003c\/em\u003e - Frank Bongiorno\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the last word to the man himself. \u003cem\u003e'We all get carried out in the end, Kerry. 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