A Private Life: Fragments, Memories, Friends
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| Rating | : | 4.83 (683 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1742376207 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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He is truly a great Australian.. About the AuthorMichael Kirby, a former High Court judge, has been a lifelong campaigner for human rights and equality under law. He has been berated as a judicial activist by conservatives and praised as one of Australia's leading intellectual by just about everyone else
He opens up as never before about his early life, about being gay, about his forty-two year relationship with Johan van Vloten, about his religious beliefs and even about his youthful infatuation with James Dean, which sent him on a sentimental journey to Dean's home town in the year 2000, an adventure he here wryly recalls. Michael Kirby is one of Australia's most admired public figures. Beautifully written, reflective and generous, in that warm and gently self-deprecating voice that is so characteristic of him, this is a memoir that Michael Kirby's many admirers have been waiting for.. Speaking in his own voice, he opens up as never before in a beautifully written, reflective and generous memoir - one that Michael Kirby's many admirers have been waiting for. A collection of reminiscences that reveal the private Michael Kirby. In times of spin and obfuscation, he speaks out passionately and straightforwardly on the issues that are important to him. Even those who disagree with him have been moved by the courage required of him to come out as a high-profile gay man, which at times has caused him to be subjected to outrageous assaults on his character. This is a collection of reminiscences in which we discover the private Michael Kirby sp
Lyn60"Story on life behind the scenes of the famous High Court Judge" according to Lyn602Story on life behind the scenes of the famous High Court Judge Lyn6024 This is an easy to read story of the more personal events in Michael Kirby's life. It would be beneficial to know of Michael Kirby's outstanding public life and achievements in Australian judicial history before reading his "Private Life".. . This is an easy to read story of the more personal events in Michael Kirby's life. It would be beneficial to know of Michael Kirby's outstanding public life and achievements in Australian judicial history before reading his "Private Life".. Story on life behind the scenes of the famous High Court Judge Lyn6024 This is an easy to read story of the more personal events in Michael Kirby's life. It would be beneficial to know of Michael Kirby's outstanding public life and achievements in Australian judicial history before reading his "Private Life".. said Story on life behind the scenes of the famous High Court Judge. This is an easy to read story of the more personal events in Michael Kirby's life. It would be beneficial to know of Michael Kirby's outstanding public life and achievements in Australian judicial history before reading his "Private Life".. "A Private Life" according to Jolichayn. A fascinating insight into Judge Michael Kirby's life - and what a life he has lead! Pathos and humour are there, and one is left with the feeling that, having now retired, Michael Kirby will be sorely missed on the High Court Bench.. "A Private Life" according to Nellie. My daughter gave me this book when she bought me an iPad. I had read articles about Michael Kirby and found them very interesting, so it was great to go more in depth into his life. I found it difficult to put down. I admire him so much in the way he has conducted his life and helped others in so many ways. He is an inspiration. It was well written and very readable.
He has been berated as a judicial activist by conservatives and praised as one of Australia's leading intellectual by just about everyone else. He is truly a great Australian.. Michael Kirby, a former High Court judge, has been a lifelong campaigner for human rights and equality under law