TOM BUTLER-BOWDON

In the early 1990s, Tom was working as an adviser at the New South Wales Cabinet Office in Sydney, writing briefing papers for senior ministers. He took a year off to do further study in the UK, but put aside his political economy textbooks to read a growing pile of motivational and self-help literature. On his return to Australia, Tom spent some time in the Outback, where the idea came to him of writing about the classic books in the self-help literature.

Now translated in 18 languages and sold in 30 countries world-wide.  Tom now writes full-time, runs Butler-Bowdon.com, and does select speaking engagements. He has a BA (Hons) degree in politics and history from the University of Sydney, and a Masters degree in International Political Economy from the London School of Economics.