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A Different Kind of Power

Read by the author, Jacinda Ardern

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A Different Kind of Power

Written by: Jacinda Ardern
Narrated by: Jacinda Ardern
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Read by the author, Jacinda Ardern.

This is not just a book for people who follow politics, but for anyone who has ever doubted themselves, or wanted to make a difference.


The deeply personal memoir from the former prime minister of New Zealand, then the world’s youngest female head of government and just the second to become a mother in office.

‘An essential, inspiring read’ – Natalie Portman
'Fascinating and engaging . . . makes us yearn for an era of courage and hope' – Nicola Sturgeon, The Observer

Jacinda Ardern grew up the daughter of a police officer in small-town New Zealand, but as the 40th Prime Minister of her country, she became a global icon for her empathetic leadership that put people first. She guided her country through unprecedented challenges, from the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks to a global pandemic. She advanced visionary policies to address climate change and child poverty. And all while juggling first-time motherhood in the public eye.

This is the inspiring story of how a Mormon girl plagued by self-doubt changed our assumptions of what a leader can be. A Different Kind of Power is more than a political memoir. Powerfully evocative and refreshingly open, it is a profound insight into how it feels to lead, it asks: what if you, too, are capable of more than you ever imagined?

'Clear-eyed and luminous' – Bill Bailey
'Warm and funny . . . emotionally rich and candid' – The Guardian
'Wonderfully frank and open' – The Rest is Politics: Leading

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Critic Reviews

A rare glimpse into the foundations of Jacinda's unique and unprecedented leadership style, one that values humanity above all else. An essential, inspiring read (Natalie Portman, Academy Award winning actor)
Insightful and inspiring . . . Challenges old definitions of strength and power by emphasizing the urgency of compassion and kindness. World leaders have a lot to learn from her timely and important perspective (Melinda French Gates, bestselling author of The Moment of Lift)
Jacinda Ardern believes empathy and kindness should be central to politics. Her warm voice and Kiwi accent embody authenticity, earnestness, and self-effacing humor . . . She’s a natural storyteller, reeling in the listener while maintaining an ever-present sense of purpose (AudioFile)
Inspiring . . . fascinating and engaging . . . makes us yearn for an era of courage and hope (Nicola Sturgeon, The Observer)
Wonderful. As clear-eyed and luminous a depiction of childhood and family life as it is a brilliant insight into the making of a politician, a mother and a head of state (Bill Bailey)
Decent, resolutely human . . . Jacinda Ardern still believes modesty, kindness and compassion will win the day (The Guardian)
An honest, inviting and profoundly personal story . . . A rare and essential memoir (Ben Rhodes, bestselling author of The World As It Is and After the Fall)
Jacinda Ardern redefined what leadership looks like on the world stage . . . a powerful memoir (The i paper)
All stars
Most relevant
Strongly recommend for everyone who followed on her journey or purely to understand empathic leadership

Brilliant Leadership

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The autobiography of the author Dame Ardern goes through retelling of the highs and lows of her life with glimpses into the chaotic nature of a leadership burden that falls upon a stateswoman who's trying to juggle the role of a Prime Minister, a mother, a daughter, a wife, a sister, a friend and growing through the experience of it all.
A must recommend listen.

Authentic and Compassionate

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one of the most admired leaders of our times.
Her authenticity is experienced right through the book.
It ends with a note for people with imposter syndrome and how she turns it around to say to channelize it in various ways it keeps the seeker alive in you!
Simple but profound wisdom

Must read

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This is a fascinating story of an exceptional leader of our times. So much to learn from the events she has beautifully narrated, especially her decision to quit. The New Zealand accent was a bit tough to understand in the beginning, but I came to love it as it ended.

Fascinating story of an exceptional leader.

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