No Job for a Woman

Name: No Job for a Woman
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SKU: 9780702254116
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By Sallyanne Atkinson

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No Job for a Woman by Sallyanne Atkinson delves into the life of Sallyanne Atkinson, who shattered expectations in a time when female leadership was scarce. As Brisbane's first female lord mayor, she shares her journey through politics, business, and personal challenges, highlighting her determination and resilience in a male-dominated world. It's an inspiring biography that offers a glimpse into her unique experiences and the broader cultural shifts of the era.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in an inspiring memoir that explores breaking barriers and defying traditional gender roles. With personal anecdotes and an engaging narrative style, it offers a unique perspective on challenges and triumphs in a male-dominated world, sharing insights into both personal growth and societal change.

No Job for a Woman

'A true trailblazer for her generation ...'

Sallyanne Atkinson AO has been a leader in political and business life for over four decades. A trailblazer for working mothers, she built a high-profile national career while raising five children.

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Sallyanne Atkinson AO has been a leader in political and business life for over four decades. A trailblazer for working mothers, she built a high-profile national career while raising five children. No Job for a Woman takes us from Sallyanne's wartime childhood in Sri Lanka to her first jobs as a journalist and TV personality.

Driven to make a difference in her community, she entered local politics and went on to become the first female Lord Mayor of Brisbane. For the first time, Sallyanne shares the challenges and triumphs of a life devoted to public service in Australia and abroad, including her role in three Olympic bids.

Told with warmth and humour, this inspiring story reveals how one woman defied the expectations of a generation.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702254116

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 September 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 225.0mm

Weight: 412g

Pages: 288

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Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction Penguin Books Sallyanne Atkinson

About the Author

Born in 1942 to an Irish father and Australian mother, Sallyanne Atkinson has had a long career as a politician and corporate board member. A non-executive company director since 1991, she is a former Lord Mayor of Brisbane and former Senior Trade Commissioner to Paris. She was also Chair of Queensland Tourism and Special Representative for Queensland in South East Asia. She now works as a business strategist and corporate advisor, drawing on her extensive experience in government, politics, management, arts and the community. Sallyanne is a mother of five children and a proud grandmother. She lives in Brisbane.