The Boy from Boree Creek: The Tim Fischer Story by Peter Rees

The Boy from Boree Creek: The Tim Fischer Story by Peter Rees

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Book Type: SECONDHAND
ISBN: 9781865085340
Author: Peter Rees
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Place: Crows Nest NSW
Year: 2001
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 336 pages

Book Description

Secondhand. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Small piece of sticky tape on blank inside page. Dust jacket has light creasing at top and tail.

June 30, 1999. Tim Fischer, Deputy PM and Leader of the National Party, rises in the House of Representatives to announce his resignation. Here was a politician at the height of his career, giving it all up for his family. What led Tim Fischer to this moment, which captured the attention of not only those MPs in the House but the entire nation?

The Boy from Boree Creek describes Tim's upbringing and family background, his service in Vietnam and his entry into NSW politics at 24. It traces his rise through State and Federal politics and describes how, in response to criticism that he was short on leadership charisma, he fashioned an idiosyncratic image for himself. His trademark hat and love of trains, and his long-term commitment to Asia, were to transform him into a more respected and, indeed, much-loved politician by the time he quit.

This is a fascinating account of the life and career of a man who, for many, bridges the gap between urban and rural Australia. It is an inside look at Australian politics during a time that saw many difficult issues for rural Australia and the nation.

It is also the very personal story of a man struggling with the conflicting demands of political life and family life against the background of his elder son's autism. It is, ultimately, an exploration of just what makes the politician known as 'two-minute Tim' and 'the boy from Boree Creek' tick.

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