A Private Life
fragments, memories, friends
$29.70
- Paperback
216 pages
- Release Date
30 April 2012
Summary
‘a reflective, generous and eloquent book.’ - Sydney Morning Herald
’[A] gracious memoir.’ - Weekend Australian
‘Michael Kirby writes with great humour and extraordinary warmth.’ - Canberra Times
’[A] charming and oddly moving collection of autobiographical excursions.’ - Saturday Age
Michael Kirby is one of Australia’s most admired public figures. At a time of spin and obfuscation, he speaks out passionately and straightforwardly on the issues that are importa…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781743311691 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1743311699 |
| Author: | Michael Kirby |
| Publisher: | Allen & Unwin |
| Imprint: | Allen & Unwin |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 216 |
| Release Date: | 30 April 2012 |
| Weight: | 224g |
| Dimensions: | 208mm x 138mm |
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‘A reflective, generous and eloquent book.’ - Sydney Morning Herald. ‘ [A] gracious memoir…’ - Weekend Australian.
About The Author
Michael Kirby
When he retired from the High Court of Australia in February 2009, Michael Kirby was Australia’s longest serving judge. In addition to his judicial duties, he has served on three university governing bodies, being elected Chancellor of Macquarie University in Sydney (1984-93). He has also served on many national and international bodies, including the World Health Organization’s Global Commission on AIDS, the International Commission of Jurists, the UNESCO International Bioethics Committee, the UNAIDS Reference Group on HIV and Human Rights, and the UNDP Global Commission on HIV and the Law. He is a truly great Australian.
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