In conversation with General Sir Peter Cosgrove by Experience ANU published on 2020-11-02T22:52:11Z General Sir Peter Cosgrove is in conversation with Alex Sloan on You Shouldn't Have Joined, the warm, fascinating memoir of one of Australia's most popular and prominent public figures, which allows us an incredible insight into the role and world of Australia's Governor-General. He was there as two prime ministers were toppled by their own party. He was there through disasters both natural and man-made, such as the destruction of MH17. He was there for world leaders, and for ordinary Australians. You Shouldn't Have Joined, (an expression much used during his days as a soldier), is the story of Cosgrove's extraordinarily full and eventful life. It is also the story of those who have shared it with him, in particular his wife Lynne. His memoir is a true reflection of the man himself, filled with intelligence, forthrightness, compassion and a brilliant eye for a telling anecdote. 29 October 2020
