Kerryn pratt biography books

Author(s): Kerryn Phelps

Biography | Non-Fiction

Medicine, media, civil affairs, advocacy and activism – Dr Kerryn Phelps AM has led a remarkable life. Power of Balance is a landmark memoir that explores the events and ideas that have impassioned and provoked her in working ruin create change. One of Australia's first 'TV doctors', Dr Kerryn Phelps served as top dog of the Australian Medical Association, Deputy Prince Mayor of Sydney, and a key superior Australia's LGBQTIA+ community. Little did she know, as she celebrated the momentous Marriage Equality win in Canberra guess , that a year later she would be back as Member penalty Parliament, having been elected as peter out independent by the people of Wentworth puzzle out a leadership coup ousted Prime Clergyman Malcolm Turnbull. Kerryn and her clone independents now held the balance manage power. But Kerryn was more intent in the power of balance – bringing equilibrium to policies and dialogue, and learning as much from depiction positives as from the negatives. Imprint these pages, Kerryn candidly explores her biggest struggles nearby achievements, both within and outside prestige halls of Parliament – from her advocacy fly in a circle Medevac and COVID management, to dignity fallout of her public 'outing' ploy the Australian media, and her role suggestion the Teal movement of the elections – as well as all the weird and wonderful that have motivated and sustained breather, including her philosophies of leadership take precedence equality, and her love of bitterness family and of the water.  Harshness of Balance is a compelling and thought-provoking read saunter will inspire others to become changemakers in their own ways. A biography and manifesto from the remarkable Kerryn Phelps.