The Bear Pit: A Life in Politics

by Peter Collins

A revealing account of the passions, betrayals, and intrigues of Australian politics by a man who has lived the highs and lows of public life. Peter Collins acknowledges the dark side of politics, the failures as well as the successes, the bad faith and chicanery as well as the trust. This story is about more than politics; it's about the personal struggles and exhilaration that come from pursuing a passion.

352 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2001