Jill Ker Conway
Jill Ker Conway was an Australian-American scholar and author, well-known for her autobiographies and her work on women's history. She was the first female president of Smith College.
Books
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1. The Road from Coorain
A Memoir
"The Road from Coorain" is a memoir that chronicles the author's journey from her childhood on a remote sheep station in Australia, through her adolescence in war-ravaged Sydney, and finally, to her departure for America. The narrative explores themes of self-discovery, gender roles, and the power of education while providing a vivid portrayal of life in the Australian outback. The memoir also delves into the author's complex relationship with her mother and the impact of her father's death on their family.
The 4662nd Greatest Book of All Time
