BOOK INFORMATION
Recommended retail price:
AUD$29.99
Edition: First edition
Format & ISBN: trade paperback (ISBN 9780645554434) & eBook (ISBN 9780645554441)
Published: May 2023
Genre: Fiction, Australian, Drama. Romance
Pages: 376
A day is a lifetime in politics.
Ryan Kennedy MP has it all – the perfect family, a successful career, and a life that others envied. In the cutthroat world of politics, Ryan never wanted this life of stress and anxiety but he found himself drawn in. Now, he regrets the path he has taken. Ryan is forced to confront his crisis head-on and make a decision that will shape his future.
Drawing on his insider experiences as a federal member of parliament and national industry leader, and researched current issues, Richard Evans has created explosive believable stories using compelling characters and page-turning plots.
What readers have been saying about SELFISH AMBITIONS
This book could also be called “The Trials and Tribulations of Man In The Midst Of A Mid-Life Crisis”. We are always reading about women of a certain age, and all of the troubles they go through with life and love, so it was invigorating to have the tale from the man’s side. – Amazon
A gripping story that bravely exposes mental health issues in men, and the thoughts and feelings that can surreptitiously drive them to the edge. – Amazon
A fascinating read that explores the high-pressure nature of politics and the deep sense of vulnerability and insecurity that can become all consuming even in the face of success. – Amazon
SELFISH AMBITIONS includes important themes, such as career sacrifices, friendship challenges, extramarital romantic interests, and difficulties in raising children. – Reader
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THE STORY
A day is a lifetime in politics.
Ryan Kennedy had it all – the perfect family, a successful career, and a life that others envied.
But something was missing, and Ryan was determined to find it, even if it meant giving up everything he had built.
In the cutthroat world of politics, the daily pressure to make decisions and face the consequences takes its toll on even the strongest individuals.
Ryan never wanted this life of stress and anxiety, but he found himself drawn in, becoming rich and famous in the process. Now, he regrets the path he has taken and yearns for the freedom to live a simpler life.
On this fateful day, Ryan struggles to navigate the challenges and conflicts that come with being a powerful man in politics – the pressure to make decisions, the people he must deal with, and the desires of influential women in his life – his wife, his lover, his daughter, and even the prime minister. He wonders if he made the right choice in not getting into the van with Selena, longing for the days when things were easier.
But as his secret worlds collide, exposing him as the shallow man he hates, Ryan is forced to confront his crisis head-on and make a decision that will shape his future.
SELFISH AMBITIONS is the story of one man’s journey to find his true identity and live life on his own terms. In the world of politics, a single day can feel like a lifetime.
SUPPORTING MEN’S HEALTH WEEK
SELFISH AMBITIONS was launched during the 2023 Men’s Health Week aiming to spark conversations about men’s mental health and encourage individuals to seek support when needed.
In today’s high-pressure world, the daily challenges and responsibilities faced by men can take a toll on their mental well-being. Numerous studies have highlighted the importance of addressing men’s mental health. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, suicide rates among men in Australia remain alarmingly high, with men accounting for approximately three-quarters of all suicide deaths in the country.
Through SELFISH AMBITIONS, the author presents a compelling perspective on the challenges men face in managing their mental well-being.
IN THE MEDIA
22 June 2023, Mackay & Whitsunday Life: New Release For Local Author
13 June 2023, 852 Press: New novel SELFISH AMBITIONS sheds light on men’s mental health during Men’s Health Week
13 June 2023, 852 Press: A catalyst to discuss mental health challenges faced by politicians