morelessJill Ker ConwayRecorded Books, Recorded Books, Inc.
9.46 Hours•07/23/1993•Unabridged
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In the 1930s, Jill Ker's parents bought a sheep farm on the western plains of New South Wales. In 1944, they lost nearly everything when a drought hit. Forced to leave Coorain, 11-year-old Jill and
her mother settled in Sydney where Jill struggled to find a place for herself among Sydney's elite. Her story, both a chronicle of life in the Australian outback and the odyssey of a brilliant woman
fighting the constraints of her time, offers a loving view of Australia. Includes a taped afterword by the author.
Finalist for the 1990 Pulitzer Prize for Biography
In the 1930s, Jill Ker's parents bought a sheep farm on the western plains of New South Wales. In 1944, they lost nearly everything when a drought hit. Forced to leave Coorain, 11-year-old Jill and
her mother settled in Sydney where Jill struggled to find a place for herself among Sydney's elite. Her story, both a chronicle of life in the Australian outback and the odyssey of a brilliant woman
fighting the constraints of her time, offers a loving view of Australia. Includes a taped afterword by the author.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“A small masterpiece.” —John Kenneth Galbraith
“[A] sheer delight.”
—Washington Post
“Set against the conspicuous and awesome backdrop of Australia, this is a forthright and thought-provoking self-analysis of the author’s maturation as a woman, an international scholar and an Australian. Barbara Caruso demonstrates a superb grasp of the writer’s spirit and intent. She excels in conveying the powerful emotion and drama of this remarkable story without lapsing into sentimentalism.”
—AudioFile
“A wonderfully vivid, thoughtful picture of the Australian national character and experience—and of an exceptional woman’s personal and intellectual growth.”
—Kirkus Reviews
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