Join us for an insightful author event with Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks: media entrepreneur and former policy advisor.
Enjoy dinner, wine and the beautiful setting of Centennial Vineyards Restaurant as we celebrate the launch of The Right Hand, conversations with the chiefs of staff to world leaders - Jacinda Ardern, Kamala Harris and John Howard to Nelson Mandela, Tony Blair and Julia Gillard.
Phoebe will be in conversation with Georgie McCourt, editor of marie claire. Their interview will be followed by an audience Q&A and book-signing.
About The Right Hand
We all know the names: Jacinda Ardern, Kamala Harris, Tony Blair, Justin Trudeau, John Howard, Sanna Marin, Nelson Mandela and Julia Gillard. But what about the people standing just behind them?
In The Right Hand, Missing Perspectives founder Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks sits down with the chiefs of staff to some of the most defining presidents and prime ministers of our time.
The stories they share are nothing short of extraordinary:
Supporting Nelson Mandela as he emerged from prison and stepped into power.
Being sent home from Balmoral by the Queen.
Fielding offers of help from Vladimir Putin on the day of the September 11 attacks.
Being shown projected death tolls in the Covid briefing room.
Boarding a blacked-out train into Kyiv under the cover of night at the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Aiding Kamala Harris during one of the most anticipated elections in history – and then navigating a devastating loss.
Also, Justin Trudeau doesn’t drink coffee.
In this book, some of the world’s most powerful chiefs of staff open up about leadership, loyalty, power and pressure.
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be in the highest corridors of power, this is your all-access pass.
About Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks
Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks is the founder of Missing Perspectives, a media startup platforming female storytelling worldwide. Established in June 2021, Missing Perspectives currently reaches more than 3 million people a month, and launched an app that connects newsrooms with young female journalists. Prior to founding Missing Perspectives, Phoebe was a policy adviser, working stints at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, the Australian Human Rights Commission, the United Nations Secretariat and in the private sector. Her work sits at the intersection of media, power and gender.
About Georgie McCourt
Georgie McCourt is the editor of marie claire. An editor, author and founder with 2 decades in women’s media, her career spans Sydney, London and Dubai, shaped by a Media and Communications degree from the University of Sydney and time at the London College of Fashion. She’s worked across top lifestyle titles and at beauty giant MECCA, before launching The Grace Tales - a digital platform celebrating modern motherhood. Georgie has published 3 books, most recently Best Laid Plans (2022), and continues to champion stories that speak to smart, stylish women around the world.
More about the event
Tickets include dinner - one course and a glass of wine.
Our guest will sign books on the night.
If you have food or seating requests, please let us know at least a week before the event by emailing books@thebookshopbowral.com.au - after that time, we might not be able to accommodate you request.
If you are unable to attend this event but would like a signed copy of one of our guest's books, please call The Bookshop Bowral on 02 4862 1634 to place your order. We can even arrange to have a book dedicated to you or a friend.
