Power of Balance: A Life of Changemaking

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Power of Balance is the landmarkmemoir from Dr Kerryn Phelps AM that explores the events and ideas that have inspired her to create change throughout her lifetime. From medicine, media, politics, advocacy and activism, Kerryn has led a remarkable life of changemaking in many domains.

One of Australia's firstTV doctors, Dr Kerryn Phelps servedas President of the Australian Medical Association,Deputy Lord Mayor of Sydney, anda key leader of Australia's LGBT+ community. Little did she know, as she celebrated the historic Marriage Equality win in 2017, that she would be back just one year later as a Member of Parliament, having been elected as an independentby the people of Wentworth after a leadership coup ousted Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

In her memoir, Dr Kerryn candidly exploresher struggles and achievements, in medicine, media and politics fromher advocacy around Medevac and COVID-19 management, to the fallout of her public outing in the Australian media,and her inspirational role in the Teal movement of the 2022 elections. She also reflects on the ideas and passions that have motivated and sustained her during these times, including her philosophies of leadership and equality, and her love of nature.Power ofBalanceis a compelling and thought-provokingread that will inspire others to become leaders and changemakers.

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Dr Kerryn Phelps AMis one of Australias most well-known and trusted doctors, an author, public health and human rights advocate and former politician. She has served as President of the Australian Medical Association, Deputy Lord Mayor of Sydney and anindependent Member of Federal Parliament. Kerryn is a mother and is married to Jackie Stricker-Phelps.