A Private Life: Fragments, Memories, FriendsA collection of reminiscences that reaveal the private Michael Kirby. Speaking in his own voice, he opens up as never before in a beautifully written, reflective and generous memoir - one that Michael Kirby's many admirers have been waiting for. |
Contents
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2 After Wolfenden How Science and Law Came to the Rescue | 25 |
3 My Friend Jimmy Dean A Nostalgic Journey | 43 |
4 Johan Lessons in Love | 65 |
5 Riverview A Modern Morality Tale | 95 |
6 Out in Africa Of Judges AIDS and Truth | 115 |
7 The Salvos A Surprising Visit to the Citadel | 149 |
8 The prince In Dangerous Times | 167 |
9 Bugger the Roses Reflections on Relativities | 185 |
Bibliography | 193 |
Index | 195 |
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