Wisdom: The hard-won gift

Wisdom: The hard-won gift

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Author: Peter Thompson

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 272


Wisdom is often hard won. In these candid and extended discussions, Peter thompson draws out the private self behind the public facade to shed light on how a number of prominent people have achieved so much - the hurdles they have faced, the strengths they have had to draw on and the lessons they have learned through life. Each person talks about contemporary Australia and their hopes for the future - sometimes presenting quite controversial views. Interviewees include Frank Brennan, Sue Nattrass, Ian Sinclair, Joan Kirner, Sir Gustav Nossel, Fiona Stanley, Peter Yu, Frank Fenner, Wendy Craik, Peter O'Connor, Dexter Dunphy, Nigel Westlake.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: Peter Thompson

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 272


Wisdom is often hard won. In these candid and extended discussions, Peter thompson draws out the private self behind the public facade to shed light on how a number of prominent people have achieved so much - the hurdles they have faced, the strengths they have had to draw on and the lessons they have learned through life. Each person talks about contemporary Australia and their hopes for the future - sometimes presenting quite controversial views. Interviewees include Frank Brennan, Sue Nattrass, Ian Sinclair, Joan Kirner, Sir Gustav Nossel, Fiona Stanley, Peter Yu, Frank Fenner, Wendy Craik, Peter O'Connor, Dexter Dunphy, Nigel Westlake.