In the Firing Line Politics, Faith, Power and Forgiveness

Name: In the Firing Line Politics, Faith, Power and Forgiveness
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ISBN: 9780002740623

ISBN-10: 0002740621

ISBN-13: 9780002740623

Edition: 1999

Authors: Brian Mawhinney

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He became John Major's most trusted lieutenant, and held a unique and trusted place at the very heart of the crumbling Conservative government. These are Brian Mawhinney's observations of the final weeks of power and his understanding of the reasons for their defeat at the polls. This memoir reveals a man schooled in the art of political controversy. Finding himself in the rare position of being an Irishman serving in the Northern Ireland office, he quickly learnt to look after himself in the heated and entrenched conflict. Later, as a senior government minister, he gained a reputation as a political bruiser. However, another side to Brian Mawhinney is revealed, beliefs that were to drive…

Book details

List price: $35.00
Copyright year: 1999
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Publication date: 9/1/1999
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 192
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.144
Language: English



Foreword


Foreword


Introduction


Once upon a time


My life and times


Becoming a Member of Parliament


Government as a God-ordained institution


Compromise, confrontation and Christians


The Parliamentary Christian Fellowship


Becoming a Minister


Northern Ireland


Health, Transport and the Cabinet Office


Will the real Brian Mawhinney please stand up?


Christians: a mixed bunch


The faith of bishops, politicians and others


Onward Christian soldiers


Notes


Index