Helen Clark: Inside Stories

By Claudia Pond Eyley and Dan Salmon

A revealing look inside the life and career of New Zealand's first elected woman prime minister.

From her childhood in rural Waikato to her leadership at the United Nations, Helen Clark's public life is well-documented. But what about the inside stories? This biography, penned by Claudia Pond Eyley and Dan Salmon, takes you behind the scenes of major political developments, offering a frank and revealing account of Helen Clark and her world.

Through the words of key players, this book explores Clark's nine years in power, navigating the complexities of Afghanistan and Iraq, the "Corngate" and "Paintergate" affairs, and the foreshore and seabed turmoil. Discover the challenges she faced as head of the UN Development Program and her ranking among the world's most powerful women. Helen Clark: Inside Stories provides a unique perspective on a leader who shaped New Zealand's political landscape and left a lasting impact on the global stage. For scholars, students, and anyone interested in New Zealand politics.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1869408381
• ISBN13: 9781869408381
• Release Date: March 2016
• Publisher: Auckland University Press
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"