She revolutionized our understanding of what it means to be a female politician. She is seen as a beacon of hope, an encourager, and an advocate for empathy and justice: Jacinda Ardern, former Prime Minister of New Zealand. At just 37, she made history in 2017 by becoming the youngest female head of government in the world and, during her term, was only the second woman ever to give birth while in office. Today, she is a global icon. For the first time, she shares in this deeply personal memoir her extraordinary rise and poses the crucial questions of the future: What kind of political leadership do we want? Can compassion and strength truly coexist?

Jacinda Ardern grew up in modest circumstances as the daughter of a police officer in a small New Zealand town. A young woman plagued by self-doubt, she rose above her challenges and demonstrated her exceptional leadership as Prime Minister. Her empathetic yet vigorous response to the terrorist attack in Christchurch in 2019 received worldwide recognition. Jacinda Ardern guided her country through unprecedented challenges – a volcanic eruption, a national agricultural crisis, and a global pandemic – while simultaneously implementing visionary new policies to combat climate change, reduce child poverty, and secure international trade agreements. All of this while becoming a mother for the first time and seamlessly balancing motherhood with public office.

With her personal experiences and insights, she encourages everyone to rise above themselves and to lead with conviction, compassion, and courage. "A Different Kind of Power" is more than a political memoir – it conveys what it truly means to lead and poses the question: What if I am capable of more than I ever imagined?.