KERRY O’BRIEN – A Memoir.

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And what a memoir it is! When you have lived the sort of life that Kerry  O’Brien has, close up to the action politically and culturally for over three decades, you have a lot of memories to impart.

Kerry O’Brien is a media giant, and these days, tied to no one station or restriction  he has been letting us know where he thinks Australia is headed – and why we should be doing a u-turn.

He also believes that the Labour  government headed by Bob Hawke and Paul Keating had a true vision for this country and the foundation they laid down in the 80’s has protected us from the worst  of global downturns and led to a more egalitarian society – this is about to change however unless we start to demand proper government.

In this read and interview, Kerry talks about the privilege of getting up close and personal with leading lights of the creative industries. I got the distinct feeling he considered them a welcome relief from the endless parade of politicians dodging the issue!

Kerry O’Brien reads from ‘Kerry O’Brien – A Memoir’

 

 

Kerry O’Brien – Interview

 

Next week I will post Kerry O’Brien’s biography on  Paul Keating. An in depth examination of an extraordinary politician who has had a profound influence on our lives.

Recorded at Bellingen Writers Festival 2019