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A Different Kind of Power

Read by the author, Jacinda Ardern

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A Different Kind of Power

By: Jacinda Ardern
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Read by the author, Jacinda Ardern.

This is not just a book for people who follow politics, but for anyone who has ever doubted themselves, or wanted to make a difference.


The deeply personal memoir from the former prime minister of New Zealand, then the world’s youngest female head of government and just the second to become a mother in office.

‘An essential, inspiring read’ – Natalie Portman
'Fascinating and engaging . . . makes us yearn for an era of courage and hope' – Nicola Sturgeon, The Observer

Jacinda Ardern grew up the daughter of a police officer in small-town New Zealand, but as the 40th Prime Minister of her country, she became a global icon for her empathetic leadership that put people first. She guided her country through unprecedented challenges, from the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks to a global pandemic. She advanced visionary policies to address climate change and child poverty. And all while juggling first-time motherhood in the public eye.

This is the inspiring story of how a Mormon girl plagued by self-doubt changed our assumptions of what a leader can be. A Different Kind of Power is more than a political memoir. Powerfully evocative and refreshingly open, it is a profound insight into how it feels to lead, it asks: what if you, too, are capable of more than you ever imagined?

'Clear-eyed and luminous' – Bill Bailey
'Warm and funny . . . emotionally rich and candid' – The Guardian
'Wonderfully frank and open' – The Rest is Politics: Leading

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Critic reviews

A rare glimpse into the foundations of Jacinda's unique and unprecedented leadership style, one that values humanity above all else. An essential, inspiring read (Natalie Portman, Academy Award winning actor)
Insightful and inspiring . . . Challenges old definitions of strength and power by emphasizing the urgency of compassion and kindness. World leaders have a lot to learn from her timely and important perspective (Melinda French Gates, bestselling author of The Moment of Lift)
Jacinda Ardern believes empathy and kindness should be central to politics. Her warm voice and Kiwi accent embody authenticity, earnestness, and self-effacing humor . . . She’s a natural storyteller, reeling in the listener while maintaining an ever-present sense of purpose (AudioFile)
Inspiring . . . fascinating and engaging . . . makes us yearn for an era of courage and hope (Nicola Sturgeon, The Observer)
Wonderful. As clear-eyed and luminous a depiction of childhood and family life as it is a brilliant insight into the making of a politician, a mother and a head of state (Bill Bailey)
Decent, resolutely human . . . Jacinda Ardern still believes modesty, kindness and compassion will win the day (The Guardian)
An honest, inviting and profoundly personal story . . . A rare and essential memoir (Ben Rhodes, bestselling author of The World As It Is and After the Fall)
Jacinda Ardern redefined what leadership looks like on the world stage . . . a powerful memoir (The i paper)
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What a wonderful world it would be if all politicians were like her. Brilliant book by brilliant woman. Highly recommend

Amazing woman

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An insight into a different kind of leader that is not about the ego but about the thought and consideration that went into the hard decisions that needed to be made. A hard working woman who doesn’t come across as wanting praise for that or the sacrifices that were made between family and work someone who actually cares

Compassion in politics is possible

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Loved the whole story, great narration and made me emotional. The use of American language felt like a step out of the story and less authentic and I would’ve liked more consistency on the words in Te Reo but still overall wonderful

Delightful

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Learning about NZ and how Jacinda Arden coped with the work and being a new mum is a fascinating story.
Her humanity shines and her political ideals remained intact, with the maturity of knowing when to let go of an idea for change if it wasn’t going to work.
Jacinda exhibited bravery in sticking to her guns when her inner voice told her it was right to keep with it.
Her ability to rapidly and decisively deal with a massacre and immediate gun law changes, COVID, convincingly win a second election, handle a deadly volcano and a myriad of other stressful issues is inspiring to read about. Being unashamed to give a hug when needed and show human kindness, irrespective of colour or creed is moving.
Thank you so much for telling your story and lifting the curtain a wee bit on political life in NZ.

Openness.

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Your stories are so real and authentic like how you show up on the screen, especially through COVID.
Thanks for your kind and bravery to show us what a true leader looks like!

Hooked from first minute

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