True North is the inspirational Canadian Chapter of Jill Ker Conway's life story, which began with her much love, bestselling memoir, The Road from Coorain. Beginning with her departure from Australia, Jill Ker Conway tells of her romance with Harvard House Master John Conway, of coming to grips with his manic-depressive disorder, and of their move to Canada in 1964 where she became the first female vice-president at the University of Toronto. In this vibrant memoir, we watch as a most private woman makes of herself a public persona in Canada.
Jill Ker Conway Book order (chronological)
Jill Ker Conway's literary contributions are primarily rooted in her introspective autobiographical narratives. She masterfully explores themes of identity, personal transformation, and the journey of self-discovery. Her writing offers a profound look at the challenges and opportunities faced by women navigating societal shifts. Conway's work provides a unique lens through which to understand individual growth within a broader historical context.
The Road from Coorain
- 238 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The memoirs of Jill Conway and her journey into adulthood from a 30,000 acre sheep ranch in Coorain, Australia, to America where she became the first woman president of Smith College