The deeply personal memoir from the former prime minister of New Zealand, then the world’s youngest female head of government and just the second to become a mother in office.
‘An essential, inspiring read’ – Natalie Portman
'Fascinating and engaging . . . makes us yearn for an era of courage and hope' - Nicola Sturgeon, The Observer
Jacinda Ardern grew up the daughter of a police officer in small-town New Zealand, but as the 40th Prime Minister of her country, she became a global icon for her empathetic leadership that put people first. She guided her country through unprecedented challenges, from the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks to a global pandemic. She advanced visionary policies to address climate change and child poverty. And all while juggling first-time motherhood in the public eye.
This is the inspiring story of how a Mormon girl plagued by self-doubt changed our assumptions of what a leader can be.
A Different Kind of Power is more than a political memoir. Powerfully evocative and refreshingly open, it is a profound insight into how it feels to lead, it asks: what if you, too, are capable of more than you ever imagined?
'Clear-eyed and luminous' – Bill Bailey
'Warm and funny . . . emotionally rich and candid' - The Guardian
'Wonderfully frank and open' - The Rest is Politics: Leading
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A Different Kind of Power 9781035045402 Hardback
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A woman leader
Her younger years were in a similar countryside to mine. However, with influences from her father and an inner strength and common sense, she was an excellent leader. we need to elevate more women of this calibre to lead a government..
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A Different Kind of Power
I admired Jacinda Ardern already, her inclusion of wellbeing in the GDP assessment, her absolute valuing of Maori heritage, her response to the Christchurch massacre when I was last there. She writes from the heart, very readably, taking us through her childhood into her political life and beyond. A…
I admired Jacinda Ardern already, her inclusion of wellbeing in the GDP assessment, her absolute valuing of Maori heritage, her response to the Christchurch massacre when I was last there. She writes from the heart, very readably, taking us through her childhood into her political life and beyond. A wonderful leader, wonderful person. The world needs more empathy and inclusion. An enjoyable read
- Authors:
- Ardern, Jacinda
- Year Published:
- 2025
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Format:
- Hardback
- ISBN:
- 9781035045402
- Number of Pages:
- 352
- Publication Date:
- 03/06/2025
- Publisher:
- Pan Macmillan
- Language:
- English
- Place of Publication:
- London
- SKU:
- 9781035045402