This text provides an authoritative account of the life of Sir John Gorton - the Prime Minister of Australia from 1968-1971 who is still held in high regard by people across the political spectrum.This text provides an authoritative account of the life of Sir John Gorton - the Prime Minister of Australia from 1968-1971 who is still held in high regard by people across the political spectrum. Short-listed for Westfield/Waverley Library Literary Award 2002.