Book Launch | Race Mathews: A Life in Politics

Join us for the special launch of Race Mathews: A Life in Politics alongside one of the book’s authors,Iola Mathews. 

Started by Race Mathews as a memoir and finished by Iola Mathews - author, journalist, and Race’s partner for over fifty years - readers are granted unique personal insights into the life and work of one of Australia’s most respected politicians.

The evening will feature an introduction by the Hon. John Faulkner, Chair of the Whitlam Institute Board, followed by an exclusive reading by Iola Mathews. Light refreshments will be provided. 

Tickets to this important launch are free but limited and RSVP is essential. 

EVENT DETAILS 

• DATE:  Monday, 21 October 2024 
• TIME:  6:00pm – 7:45pm (Registration opens 5:45pm) 
• LOCATION: The Whitlam Institute within Western Sydney University - Female Orphan School (Building EZ), Parramatta South Campus 

ABOUT THE BOOK

Race Mathews: A Life in Politics is the biography of a politician, academic, author and reformer, tracing the life of Race from childhood and his political awakenings to working for fellow Fabian and great mentor, Gough Whitlam, in ‘the most tumultuous, and by far the most rewarding’ time of his career. 

“This book chronicles Race Mathews’ lifelong dedication to building a better society and a better Labor Party... No one but Iola Mathews could have written about Race’s life with such insight, understanding and wisdom” 

- The Hon John Faulkner, former Senator for NSW and Cabinet Minister in the Keating, Rudd and Gillard governments, Chair of the Whitlam Institute Board

“Unerring optimism, infectious enthusiasm, boundless energy, and a belief in the power of people, ideas, and community as the heartbeat of progressive politics.” 

- Emeritus Professor Jenny Hocking

Find out more: publishing.monash.edu/product/race-mathews/

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