Blanche d’Alpuget: A Woman of Contradictions
Blanche d’Alpuget, once the reviled wife of Bob Hawke, is now enjoying a newfound love and acceptance.
Whatever carapace one has, we would prefer to be loved than hated.
She has always been ahead of the curve, embracing trends before they became popular. In 1988, she was doing strength training, and in the 1990s, she made her own kombucha after receiving the recipe from a friend. She also discovered the beauty of tattooed eyebrows in the 1980s while in Singapore.
- Started strength training in 1988
- Made her own kombucha in the 1990s
- Had her eyebrows tattooed since the 1980s
Despite being Australia's most despised woman during her relationship with Bob Hawke, she has outlived the outrage and vitriol.
Author's summary: Blanche d’Alpuget defies expectations with her unique blend of strength and elegance.