Quentin Bryce: The Authorised Biography

When Quentin Bryce was sworn in as Australia’s first female governor-general in 2008, she made history. It was one of many firsts in a trailblazing career dedicated to reform and public service—and the only authorized biography reveals the remarkable woman behind the high offices she held.

Raised in a small western Queensland bush town, Bryce developed a strong sense of self, purpose, and destiny from an early age. Determined to change the world, she became the first student from her school ...