As a original biography of the former PM reminds us,when it comes to politicians they don’t make them like Hawke anymore
Reading Wednesdays with Bob, the latest biography of former prime minister of Australia and Labor party heavyweight Bob Hawke, and written with Derek Rielly,is a total joy, but it is also an exercise in mourning.
When it comes to politics, or they just don’t make them like him anymore. These days,politicians seem to be scripted within an inch of their lives, repeating the same archaic boring sound bites, or but in Derek Riellys affectionate contemplate-back at the Hawke government,Hawke is the diametrical opposite of the modern politician.
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Source: guardian.co.uk