So, Is It Any Good? An in-Depth Review of the Jacinda Ardern Memoir

A Jacinda Ardern biographer reviews Jacinda Ardern’s memoir

Having written a whole book on her life, Madeleine Chapman reviews Jacinda Ardern’s version of events. This book was always going to have one unsolvable tension: Jacinda Ardern as politician vs Jacinda Ardern as global celebrity. I figured A Different Kind of Power would either veer political and therefore be cloaked in Ardern’s usual restraint as a prime minister or it would veer celebrity and reveal the full emotion and drama behind the politi…

In her memoir, Jacinda Ardern shows a ‘different kind of power’ is possible – but also has its limits

Her new book weaves an authentically retold personal story with high political drama. But Ardern misses an opportunity to reflect more deeply on her time in power.

Jacinda Ardern says she didn't like being called the 'anti-Trump'

Jacinda Ardern says she didn't like being called the 'anti-Trump'

Exchange of the Day

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was asked by Robert Costa if she’ll ever return to politics: ARDERN: No, I think if you make the decision to leave, then you’ve made the decision to leave. COSTA: Never say never. ARDERN: In this case, say never. I think also, for me, I have such great faith in all the people that I worked with and was lucky enough to work with. They’re wonderful. They’re doing a great job, and they don’t need me.

Jacinda Ardern reflects on a career focused on the power of kindness

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to former Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern about balancing leadership and motherhood.

Jacinda Ardern’s A Different Kind of Power memoir: What the critics are saying about it

The former prime minister's book covers her tenure as well as upbringing, but some reviews say it lacks any direct reflection on her resignation or decision-making outside of crises.