The Insider
The scoops, the scandals and the serious business within the Canberra bubble

Christopher Pyne is a generous and jolly chap who can tell a good story. From his memoir, it was interesting to learn his focus since very young was to always be in parliament. No outside 'real world' experience, just a healthy ego to move to parliament to achieve his goals through service. What a w......more

I think when politicians leave office and publish a memoir its more about trying to justify their own actions and decisions. To say, 'see I was a good person. I had your best interests.' Considering this book covers some of the most turbulent political leadership changes in recent Australian history......more

Christopher Pyne is a true character and I was excited to pick this up. Subsequently let down. The title “The Insider” hints at stories and behind the scenes gossip that I was keen to hear about, but alas nothing.......more

. “One of the most brilliant, funny and engaging books by an Australian public figure you will ever read.” Booktopia’s blurb. Given that, I was really looking forward to reading Pyne’s inside account of Parliament over the last quarter century. He early on stated: “The Liberal Party is made for gove......more

Summary: The Insider moves through Christopher Pyne's career in stages, but as the name suggests doesn't really provide any remarkable information not already available elsewhere. I suppose it provides his specific viewpoint of notable political events that he observed, but even this is a bit fuzzy a......more