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Author McCarthy, Wendy.

Title Don't Be Too Polite, Girls : A memoir
Published St Leonards, New South Wales : Allen & Unwin, 2022

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Summary "Wendy McCarthy has made her mark on Australia in many extraordinary ways. For more than 50 years, she has been on the leading edge of feminism and corporate and public life in this country and her trailblazing advocacy and leadership have made her a widely respected and revered figure. Wendy is a woman who shaped her times as much as she was shaped by them, and now, at 80 years of age, she shares her remarkable life and achievements, and the lessons she learned - and taught us all. From sheltered country schoolgirl to relentless campaigner for abortion and contraception, from passionate teacher to lifelong advocate for education, to smashing that glass ceiling again and again and showing the way to subsequent generations of women, Wendy has championed change across the public, private and community sectors - in education, family planning, human rights, public health, overseas aid and development, conservation, heritage, media and the Arts. This inspiring and enlightening memoir is filled with cautionary tales and insider stories about being female in Australia - as well as a few helpful survival tips. Above all, it encourages the reader to find her own voice and listen to it." -- Publishers website
Analysis Australian
Subject McCarthy, Wendy.
SUBJECT McCarthy, Wendy fast
Subject Feminists -- Australia -- Biography
Businesswomen -- Australia -- Biography
Businesswomen
Feminists
Politics and government
SUBJECT Australia -- Politics and government -- 1945- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85009600
Subject Australia
Genre/Form Electronic books
Biographies
Form Electronic book
Author George Allen & Unwin Ltd, commissioning body.
ISBN 1761063774
9781761063770