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 K. Conway Book order (chronological)
Jill Ker Conway was an Australian-American author celebrated for her autobiographical works. Her writing delves into themes of identity, cultural navigation, and personal evolution, often highlighting the female experience and the quest for belonging. Conway explores the complexities of transitioning between life stages and cultural landscapes with profound insight. Her prose is marked by its introspective depth and lyrical quality, inviting readers into thoughtful reflections on self-discovery and resilience.
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