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bradland's review
5.0
I love autobiographies that are brutally honest, or at least feel that way on the surface. I have no doubt most of what Latham has written here is true, it just follows the path we see everyday on the reported world of politics and its stuff that's impossible to make up on the spot (remember, this was published pretty much straight after he left politics at the start of 2005). Particularly in light of Kevin Rudd's demise at the hands of his faction ALP 'buddies' just before the 2010 election.
The highlight for me is the characters within the ALP and the media, those behind the scenes stories you only hear through media rumour or vague word of mouth.... is presented here. None of the main players escape Latham's wraith in some way, sure he sounds bitter, very bitter, but justified in many ways. I can't believe how some act... its mortifying...
This is one of the best horror stories I've ever read and this shit is real!!! REAL!!! Makes you wonder where Australia is heading if this is one of two sides that directs Australia's future... and the other party is even worse!!!
The highlight for me is the characters within the ALP and the media, those behind the scenes stories you only hear through media rumour or vague word of mouth.... is presented here. None of the main players escape Latham's wraith in some way, sure he sounds bitter, very bitter, but justified in many ways. I can't believe how some act... its mortifying...
This is one of the best horror stories I've ever read and this shit is real!!! REAL!!! Makes you wonder where Australia is heading if this is one of two sides that directs Australia's future... and the other party is even worse!!!
chairmanbernanke's review
2.0
Perhaps if the author had focused less on his diaries and more on his "real" life, he would have seen greater success in both.
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