FRED NILE AUTOBIOGRAPHY

In August 2001, "FRED NILE, AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY" was released.  It is a self-portrait of a controversial Australian that will be of interest to supporters and opponents alike.

The Korean edition was released in 2003.
 It cuts through the stereotypes and reveals the heart and soul of the man behind all the headlines and posturing; a fascinating mix of moral crusader, humble pastor, tireless politician and compassionate human being.

In his autobiography, after twenty years in Parliament, the Reverend Fred Nile describes his:

• Origins as the son of a Kings Cross taxi driver and a Kings Cross waitress
• Brief career as an SP bookie's runner
• Conversion to Christianity at the age of fifteen
• Innovative youth work among skinheads, bikies and surfies at Sydney's Wesley Central Mission
• Controversial leadership of the Australian Festival of Light
• Tenacious fight against the "moral darkness" he sees threatening the foundations of society
• Confrontations with the gay rights movement
• Unexpected election to the NSW Legislative Council in 1981, with a record first preference vote for an independent
• 20 year career as a political survivor in the NSW parliament
• Love-hate relationship with the media
• Ultimate vision for Australia