Kevin Rudd: An Unauthorised Political Biography Review

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(More customer reviews)How much is there to say about Kevin Rudd? Stuart does a decent job, and seems to have comprehensively recapped Rudd's career. Describing Rudd's involvement in various controversies, both with Labor and vis-a-vis the Coalition. Rudd comes off as a very centrist person, not unlike Tony Blair. No doubt Rudd hopes this comparison continues to hold true till and past this month's election.
Like Latham, Rudd has tried to move Labor towards the centre, in economic policies. Likewise for international relations. Rudd seems instinctively pro-American. But with some scepticism towards the current US administration's forays into the Middle East. Rudd also is well aware that China's growth has been one of the major reasons for Australia's record expansion.
Stuart's book is worth reading for uncommitted voters.

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Exploring the rise of the ambitious Australian Labor Party (ALP) leader, this biography details the events that led to Kevin Rudd winning the 2007 general election. After a period of prolonged instability and internal strife within the federal ALP, Rudd emerged to establish himself as a popular leader who unified his party and terminated John Howard's ascendancy. Based on extensive interviews with the main participants, this account traces his life froma childhood on a Queensland dairy farm and the tragic death of his father to his university years, diplomatic service, political apprenticeship, and ultimate emergence as Labor leader. Comprehensive and spin-free, this examination clearly depicts the influences behind one key political player's vision for Australia's future.