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Waleed Aly (I Know This To Be True)

Waleed Aly (I Know This To Be True)

On sincerity, compassion & integrity

by Geoff Blackwell and Waleed Aly
Hardback
Publication Date: 31/03/2020

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One of Australia's leading commentators on national and international issues, Waleed Aly answers fundamental questions about leadership and what really matters to him.

Created in collaboration with the Nelson Mandela Foundation, I Know This to Be True is an uplifting new series inspired by his legacy. Extraordinary figures from diverse backgrounds answer the same questions, sharing their compelling stories, guiding ideals, and insightful wisdom. The result is a collection brimming with messages of leadership, courage, compassion, and hope. Delivered in lovely, giftable hardcovers with vivid photographic portraits throughout, these books offer encouragement and guidance to future leaders, and anyone hoping to make a positive impact on the world.

Waleed Aly is an Australian broadcaster, journalist, academic and musician. As co-host of The Project, a daily primetime television news and current affairs programme, he is one Australia's leading commentators on national and international issues. Reflecting on his childhood, career and values, he discusses the importance of taking risks, standing by your beliefs and above all, being honest. Self-deprecating and empathetic, his words offer hope and guidance to anyone struggling to find their way and all who champion equality.

Royalties from sales of I Know This To Be True will support language translation and free access to the films, books and educational programmes in all countries with developing economies, or economies in transition, as defined by United Nations annual classifications.

ISBN:
9781922351036
9781922351036
Category:
Memoirs
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
31-03-2020
Publisher:
Murdoch Books
Country of origin:
Australia
Pages:
80
Dimensions (mm):
182x112mm
Weight:
0.21kg
Geoff Blackwell

Geoff Blackwell is an award-winning publisher, author, photographer and filmmaker. He has created numerous internationally bestselling books founded on humanity, equality and the environment, which have been published in forty languages.

He has worked alongside many internationally renowned photographers, authors and organisations, most notably Nelson Mandela and the Nelson Mandela Foundation, with whom he created five books. He has also conceived a number of multimedia projects that have given rise to books, films and touring exhibitions, including 200 Women: Who Will Change the Way You See the World, Wisdom and M.I.L.K. (Moments of Intimacy, Laughter & Kinship).

His most recent project, I know this to be true, was conceived in collaboration with the Nelson Mandela Foundation and is based on his original interviews with and photography of some of the most inspiring leaders of our time to record and share what really matters to them. He is co-founder of Blackwell & Ruth, and the founder of M.I.L.K. Tailor Made Books.

Waleed Aly

Aly is the author of People Like Us: How Arrogance is Dividing Islam and the West, which was shortlisted for several awards including Best Newcomer at the 2008 ABIA (Australian Book Industry Awards).

He has been recognized with various other awards including the Voltaire Award for Free Speech, the United Nations Association of Australia Media Peace Award for Social Cohesion with producer Tom Whitty, and the Golden Logie Award for Best Personality in Australian Television.

In 2011 he was named Victoria's Local Hero at the Australian of the Year Awards. He is married to Australian feminist author and academic Dr. Susan Carland, and they have two children.

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