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Wise Words from Change Makers: Smart and inclusive life advice from diverse heroes
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Smart and inclusive life advice
This uplifting collection celebrates diverse heroes the world over and their perspective on life, politics, education, representation, and beyond.
From writers, thinkers, activists, and leaders, each of these quotes demonstrates the power of words and positive thinking in our everyday lives.
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'What I am absolutely confident of is it will be easier for the next woman and the woman after that and the woman after that. And I'm proud of that.' Julia Gillard
'You always learn a lot more when you lose.' Ash Barty
'What keeps me motivated to keep going is, you look back, you can see that you are constantly moving forward. It doesn't feel like that at the time, but you are.' Rosie Batty
'I've learnt that no one is too small to make a difference.' Greta Thunberg
'We all need to be the role models we needed when we were growing up.' Benjamin Law
'I don't want a cure for my disability, I want a cure for other people's ableism.' Carly Findlay
Wise Words from Change Makers: Smart and inclusive life advice from diverse heroes by Harper by Design is a testament to the strength of diverse voices and their profound impact on the world.
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ISBN: 9781460762646
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 30 November 2022
Country: Australia
Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
Audience: General / adult
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Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 163.0mm
Weight: 205g
Pages: 96
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