{"product_id":"2026200006930-secondhand-tall-poppies-nine-successful-australian-women-talk-to-susan-mitchell","title":"Tall Poppies: Nine Successful Australian Women Talk To Susan Mitchell","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA landmark work of Australian oral history and feminist non-fiction, Tall Poppies presents nine intimate, candid conversations with some of Australia's most accomplished women, as journalist and author Susan Mitchell draws out their personal stories of ambition, resilience, and success. The title invokes the iconic tall poppy syndrome — the cultural tendency to cut down those who rise above the crowd — and each interview confronts this phenomenon head-on, illustrating how these women navigated public life, professional barriers, and societal expectations in a country that often rewards mediocrity over excellence. Mitchell's subjects span fields including politics, law, science, and the arts, and her probing yet empathetic style uncovers the private struggles and defining moments that shaped their remarkable careers. The tone is warm, intelligent, and deeply humanizing, transforming what could be a series of profiles into a rich, collective portrait of womanhood and achievement in late twentieth-century Australia. Tall Poppies remains a celebrated and enduring contribution to Australian feminist literature, resonating with readers who champion women's voices and stories.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48810620813531,"sku":"2026200006930-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/fcab44fb-c9bb-4f76-9696-ba81463449e8.png?v=1779806121","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200006930-secondhand-tall-poppies-nine-successful-australian-women-talk-to-susan-mitchell","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}