Bob Carr

Robert John Carr (born September 28 1947), Australian politician, was Premier of New South Wales from 25 March 1995 to 3 August 2005. He holds the record for the longest continuous service as Premier of New South Wales. Only Sir Henry Parkes has served longer, but he held the office on five separate occasions.

Literature

Bob Carr is the author of several books, the best-known being Thoughtlines (Viking, 2002). He is an acknowledged expert on certain aspects of the political history of the United States, especially Abraham Lincoln, whose second inaugural he quoted in his resignation speech. He is a charter member of the Chester A. Arthur Society, a US political trivia group named for one of the most obscure US presidents.

Related Topics:
Abraham Lincoln - Second inaugural - Chester A. Arthur Society

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In May 2003, a biography by Marilyn Dodkin, Bob Carr: the reluctant leader, was published to acclaim, partly because it was based on Carr's private diaries and included his often uncomplimentary thoughts on various political personalities. A second biography, Bob Carr?a self-made man, by Andrew West and Rachel Morris, was published in September 2003 by Harper Collins.

Related Topics:
Marilyn Dodkin - Andrew West - Rachel Morris

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