Book Reviews

This book review examines Hugh Mackay’s vision for a more compassionate Australia and asks what kind of leadership such a future would demand.

A compelling review highlights Sabbath Keeping as a practical and countercultural guide to reclaiming rest, showing how intentional rhythms of Sabbath can restore resilience and balance in everyday life.

A review of Oprah Winfrey and Dr Bruce Perry’s "What Happened to You?"—reframing trauma through empathy, and what it means for resilience, leadership, and care.

A reflective review of Covey’s 8th Habit—exploring leadership beyond effectiveness, where finding your voice and empowering others becomes central to modern organisational success.

A thoughtful review of Breaking Calabashes explores how intercultural intelligence moves beyond rhetoric to reshape leadership, trust, and teamwork in Defence contexts.

What can Defence learn from the nonprofit sector? This review explores Forces for Good and the six practices that help organisations achieve lasting impact.