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When we were young & foolish : a memoir of my misguided youth with Tony Abbott, Bob Carr, Malcolm Turnbull, Kevin Rudd & other reprobates
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When we were young & foolish : a memoir of my misguided youth with Tony Abbott, Bob Carr, Malcolm Turnbull, Kevin Rudd & other reprobates

by Greg Sheridan

This memoir explores the student days, union organising and early careers of several future Australian political leaders, offering personal insights into the friendships and philosophies that shaped these future prime ministers and premiers during a formative era.

Accession 23215 ISBN 9781760113391 Publisher Allen & Unwin
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