The autobiography of Australia's former Prime Minister John Howard, LAZARUS RISING: A Personal and Political Autobiography is set to be published later this month of October.

HarperCollins announced the publication of Howard's autobiography on the 26th of October, until then the book is embargoed.

Chief Executive Officer of HarperCollins (Australia) Michael Moynahan said: "Lazarus Rising provides every reader with a unique insight into a world that few of us can comprehend."

"Mr Howard has written this as if we, the reader, are sitting alongside him as he has grappled with the complexities of his job."

"It is compelling and engaging and altogether authentic. If you read no other book to understand this era in Australian life, read this."

According to the press release from HarperCollins, the new book follows John Howard's rise to become Australia's Prime Minister. It will take readers through the life and motivations of the former Prime Minister, and through the forces which have changed and shaped both him and the country he led for 11 years.

In connection, former Prime Minister John Howard is set to conduct an author tour on the followng schedule:

  • Sydney 27-29 October

  • Melbourne 8-9 November

  • Brisbane 16 November

  • Townsville 17 November

  • Cairns 18 November

  • Gold Coast 19 November

  • Hobart 22 Novembe

  • rLaunceston 23 November

  • Perth 24-25 November

  • Adelaide 30 November