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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
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I was fortunate enough to see Jacinda speak at a book launch event in London. She was down to earth, honest and humorous then, and the book is a further extension. If only more of our world leaders took kindness as their underlying value. A fascinating story and perfectly read.

Honest and inspiring

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Enjoyable and interesting insight into Jacinda’s life and the inner workings of political life. Her kindness and compassion shine through.

Great read

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Ardern is a phenomenal human and leader. Such an interesting, real and authentic listen. We need many more world leaders to emulate her tenure in office.

An inspiration

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Simply told, from the behind the scenes of powerful leader many of us already admire from the outside. Yes, perhaps in parts it’s trying to justify some of her actions and decisions, but her humanity and kindness shine through.

A human and empathic memoir by an awesomely inspiring leader

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Jacinda is a great story teller and listening to this book was a joy. I laughed, smiled and cried throughout the book. I hope she can inspire other leaders to do things with more heart and compassion.

What an incredible listen from an incredible woman.

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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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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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Absolutely loved this. Jacinda is an inspiration. Her performance of her own story is great (not always a given) and emotional- I cried at points. Strongly recommend.

Inspiring

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A wonderful story told exceptionally well, funny and heart wrenching and heart warming. A true glimpse through the life and eyes of arguably one of the politicians (and people) of the 21st century that we can all aspire to be more like; open, forgiving and kind. Astounding

Beautiful and sincere

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A great read. Loved this book. Fills me with hope that our world has a wonderful woman like Jacinda Arden. She is truly inspirational!

Hope

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