From the Jaws of Defeat: Amazing Comebacks and Inspiring Capitulations
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A collection of quotations from notable Australians who have suffered major public defeats or setbacks, yet in some manner, carried the day. From Ned Kelly's words at his sentencing, to John Howard's famous 'Lazarus Act' in the mid-90s, this book is an entertaining reminder that when things look their bleakest, all may not be lost.
Author: Tim Lane
Format: Hardback, 160 pages, 136mm x 173mm, 333 g
Published: 2004, Melbourne University Press, Australia
Genre: History: World & General
Description
A collection of quotations from notable Australians who have suffered major public defeats or setbacks, yet in some manner, carried the day. From Ned Kelly's words at his sentencing, to John Howard's famous 'Lazarus Act' in the mid-90s, this book is an entertaining reminder that when things look their bleakest, all may not be lost.
From the Jaws of Defeat: Amazing Comebacks and Inspiring Capitulations