Bomb Season in Jakarta
A personal account of a turbulent period in Australian diplomacy
$31.99
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
29 July 2025
Summary
In the history of Australian diplomacy, the Jakarta post between 2004 and 2007 looms larger than any other. In the span of just a few years, a terrorist bomb attack partially destroyed the Embassy compound, killing eleven; the Boxing Day tsunami wreaked havoc on an almost incomprehensible scale; a bombing in Bali killed twenty, including four Australians; Schapelle Corby divided public opinion; members of the Bali Nine were arrested and convicted; and a Garuda flight crashed and exploded in Y…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781923293021 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1923293028 |
| Author: | Grant Dooley |
| Publisher: | Affirm Press |
| Imprint: | Affirm Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 29 July 2025 |
| Weight: | 476g |
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Critics Review
‘Bomb Season in Jakarta stands out as a rare and honest account of public service in crisis. A public service we often take for granted. It is a deeply human story of resilience and vulnerability, offering readers a compelling perspective on the costs of leadership, the demands of duty, and the enduring impact of trauma long after the headlines fade.’ * Good Reading *
‘Dooley’s description of running to the burning aircraft, hoping desperately to find friends and colleagues on board, is one of the most powerful scenes in a memoir that captures the emotional and psychological toll of his tumultuous time in Indonesia.’ * The Canberra Times *
‘An insightful glimpse into the thoughts and experiences of the Australians who represent the rest of us to the world.’ * The Guardian *
Grant Dooley
Grant Dooley had a distinguished career as a foreign affairs and trade official for the Australian Government, including two years as the Australian consul general in Guangzhou, China, and postings to Shanghai, China, and Jakarta, Indonesia. After leaving government, he has had a successful career in finance as a fund manager and private investor, working largely in Asia.
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