Based on interviews with a wide range of people, including Helen Clark herself, Helen tells the story of the prime minister’s life from her early schooldays to her position as New Zealand’s first elected woman prime minister. Brian Edwards reveals the real nature and character of the strongest politician of our time.
Reviews
‘Essential reading for those wanting to understand the background of Helen Clark.’ National Business Review
‘Easy but stimulating reading.’ Express
SPECIFICATIONS
Size: 242 x 166 mm
Format: Cased with jacket
Extent: 352 pages
Numerous photographs
Weight: 700 gms
ISBN: 978-0-908988-20-4
The First Lady Mayor in the British Empire
Over 100 years ago, Elizabeth Yates became the first elected lady mayor in the British Empire. She was the mayor of Onehunga, Auckland, and her brief but full and colourful period at the helm reveals a significant episode in our history and the struggles for equality that went beyond political emancipation.