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A Different Kind of Power

By: Jacinda Ardern
Narrated by: Jacinda Ardern
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Read by the author, Jacinda Ardern.

This is not just a book for people who follow politics, but for anyone who has ever doubted themselves, or wanted to make a difference.

The deeply personal memoir from the former prime minister of New Zealand, then the world’s youngest female head of government and just the second to become a mother in office.

‘An essential, inspiring read’ – Natalie Portman
'Fascinating and engaging . . . makes us yearn for an era of courage and hope' - Nicola Sturgeon, The Observer


Jacinda Ardern grew up the daughter of a police officer in small-town New Zealand, but as the 40th Prime Minister of her country, she became a global icon for her empathetic leadership that put people first. She guided her country through unprecedented challenges, from the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks to a global pandemic. She advanced visionary policies to address climate change and child poverty. And all while juggling first-time motherhood in the public eye.

This is the inspiring story of how a Mormon girl plagued by self-doubt changed our assumptions of what a leader can be. A Different Kind of Power is more than a political memoir. Powerfully evocative and refreshingly open, it is a profound insight into how it feels to lead, it asks: what if you, too, are capable of more than you ever imagined?

'Clear-eyed and luminous' – Bill Bailey
'Warm and funny . . . emotionally rich and candid' - The Guardian
'Wonderfully frank and open' - The Rest is Politics: Leading

©2025 Jacinda Ardern (P)2025 Penguin Random House LLC
Australia & Oceania Politicians Politics & Activism Politics & Government Women Women in Politics World Leadership

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Juxtaposition of Jacinda as a Global Leader and Girl next door, all at once. She narrates beautifully and connects the varieties of her person and lessons learnt through the different strands effortlessly.

Authentic

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I loved this book and it was made all the more compelling by being read by the woman herself. With no high ambitions to become leader of her party or her nation JA stepped into this role and convincingly showed the world that she was the right person at the right time in the right office. She lead her country through some difficult times with such grace, compassion and humility and won the respect and admiration of many people far beyond the confines of that country.
She should be proud of her accomplishments and for all the tough decisions she had to make; including her decision to step down when she did.
It’s a great read and an excellent inspiration for young women everywhere to learn that they are capable of more than they know.

Honest, vulnerable and compassionate

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I loved listening to Jacinda’s life and leadership journey, What a powerful, warm and engaging personal narrative.

An inspiring listen

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Loved the honesty and detail. So emotional in parts and an incredible insight into a female PM, fighting whilst pregnant.

Unexpectedly addictive

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a great read, an honest insight to the woman the world would have voted for

Her honesty

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The honesty and down to earth approach both to her history and the narration What a humble and inspiring woman The world watched on during her time as prime minister both after the shootings and throughout the pandemic and marvelled at her leadership Her role and approach did not come over as well as in the book as it did in real time This was part of her humbleness as she was amazing Other things that she did during her time as Prime Minister was not covered in the book Overall a very well written book with excellent narration

Honesty and humility

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A truly inspiring leader. A book of kindness, empathy and authenticity, seen so rarely in our leaders.

Inspirational

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It always means a little bit more when you hear it read from the author, this book is a journey and I felt I was there with her, every step of the way. I wished I was at times, to give her a cuddle and a bit of reassurance. She deserves all the happiness in the world and I hope she has it.

Infinite Stars

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A book for the ages, a first-hand experience of doing politics the way it should be done, for the benefite of the people, not just the privileged. A beacon of hope and humanity in the face of the Global tsunami of hate, greed and resulting misery. It reminds us of how it should be done, but with a warning of the personal burdens borne by the best in striving the permanent struggle to maintain the defences against the bad guys.

powerful, personal, compelling

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This book is beautifully written. It’s heart felt, honest, emotional and humbling. What an incredible women!!! I can’t recommend this book enough!!

A must read!!!

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