Power of Balance: A Life of Changemaking

by Kerryn Phelps

Genres: Memoir

352 pages, Hardcover

Published April 3, 2024

About the author

Kerryn Lyndel Phelps AM is an Australian medical practitioner, public health and civil rights advocate, medical educator and politician. She was the first woman to be elected president of the Australian Medical Association. In 2001, she was awarded the Centenary Medal for services to health and medicine. ~ Wikipedia

Reviews

[Joy · Rating 4 out of 5]

It took we a while to get into this book and I felt the first part was disjointed and chronologically hard to follow. However the recent history was a pleasure to read and a pleasant reminder on what people with conviction can achieve and changes that can be made.

[Hutch Hussein · Rating 4 out of 5]

Impressive bio from impressive woman. Lots of good tips for those seeking to make a difference. One star lost due to how it constantly skips between chronological events.

[Donna · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ms Phelps is an admirable person. From the get-go she is very conscientious, hard working, integral. She certainly deserves any successes she's had as she worked hard to "make" opportunities for herself, and often had the "do good for others" ethos driving her. I respect.
I didn't enjoy all the media involvement stuff though, but that's about my belief system. Also, I take on board the times it was happening in.
Didn't finish, not sure why. Too sensible?
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