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Collins, Judith.

Pull no punches : memoir of a political survivor. - [Place of publication not identified] ALLEN & UNWIN, 2020.

Preface -- Decision time -- My whakapapa -- Waikato years -- Making the break -- Changing careers -- The Don in charge -- From opposition to Government -- The Beehive, term one -- Home and away -- The Beehive, term two -- The former judge -- That China trip -- The build-up -- The worst of times -- Resilience -- Coming back -- Moving forward.

The most anticipated political memoir of the year. A frank account from National MP Judith Collins of the highs and lows of a political life. From humble beginnings as the daughter of Labour-voting farming parents, Judith Collins has carved a path to almost the very top of politics. The youngest daughter of older parents, Judith Collins grew up in rural Walton, Waikato on a dairy farm. At the age of 10 she entered politics, running for Class President. She won. After a successful career as a lawyer, Collins became the MP for Papakura in 2002, alongside fellow new recruit, John Key. When Key and National won office in 2008, Collins became the Minister for Police, Corrections and Veterans. Funny, forthright and fearless, Collins reveals the truth behind what it is like to survive - and thrive - as a senior female politician for two decades.

ISBN: 1988547512 9781988547510

Subjects--Personal Names:
Collins, Judith, 1959-

Subjects--Corporate Names:
New Zealand Natonal Party--Biography.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Women politicians--New Zealand--Biography.
Politicians--New Zealand--Biography.
Women legislators--New Zealand--Biography.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Biographies.
Autobiographies.

Dewey Class. No.: 993.041 COL