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Key Phrases: University of Sydney, Miss Everett, New South Wales (more...)
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At age 11, Conway ( Women Reformers and American Culture ) left the arduous life on her family's sheep farm in the Australian outback for school in war-time Sydney, burdened by an emotionally dependent, recently widowed mother. A lively curiosity and penetrating intellect illuminate this unusually objective account of the author's progress from a solitary childhood--the most appealing part of the narrative--to public achievement as president of Smith College and now professor at MIT. Gifted with an ability to adapt to a wide range of cultures and people and despite ingrained Australian prejudice against intellectuals, Conway devoted herself to the study of history and literature, spurred on by excellent British-style schooling. Her further adventures could easily make a rewarding second volume. Paperback rights to Vintage; QPBC alternate.
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Conway spent her first 11 years in the windswept grasslands of Australia, where her father owned 30,000 acres of arid land. Though his ability to understand the land was extensive, an eight-year drought finally defeated him, and he comitted suicide. A few years later, Conway's oldest brother died in an automobile accident. The two deaths plunged her mother into depression. Out of this tale of hard work, drought, and sorrow, Conway emerges with character and personal strength. From the University of Sydney, she went on to study history at Harvard and eventually became the first woman president of Smith College. This inspiring book tells in full the details of her life and thoughts up to the time she left for America. Quality Paperback Book Club selection.
- Judith Nixon, Purdue Univ. Libs., W. Lafayette, Ind.
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 238 pages
  • Publisher: Vintage Books; First Vintage Books edition (August 11, 1990)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0679724362
  • ISBN-13: 978-0679724360
  • Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #79,160 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Seeking Coorain, November 29, 2001
By Janice D. Twitchell "jdt227" (Haddonfield, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
Prior to reading this book, I had no interest in travelling to Australia. By the time I had finished the first chapter, my interest was a burning desire. Conway's prose style is descriptive to the point of painting vivid pictures while not being verbose or tiring. My husband and I sought to experience the "outback" west of Coorain. What a memorable stay - on a sheep station where the sheep shearer's cottages were used as guest houses. We've given copies of the book to at least 20 friends over the years as house guest gifts, Christmas and birthday presents. Local book clubs have feasted on its powerful story of what it was like for a woman to grow up in Australia in the middle of the last century.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Informative and Interesting, August 7, 2001
'The Road from Coorain' was a very interesting book and I thought it was well written. I found Jill Ker Conway's account of Australia's outback, cities, schooling and history very interesting and informative. I learned much from this book. It was intriguing to see how British history and the influence of the British formed the dynamics of Australia. There are areas in this book that are on the dry side and I did skim a few parts, but overall this book is very interesting.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring and beautifully written, May 12, 2000
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This story deeply touched me. I wish I'd read it when I was in my 20's. The descriptions of the Australian outback and its history are beautifully written. But more importantly this is the story of a young girl's development of strength, intellectual curiosity, courage and individuality. Her puzzlement and subsequent outrage at the gender discrimination she was subject to struck a nerve for me. I particularly recommend this book to college age women, but it surely would be an inspiration to anyone.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating- at first
The book has a slow start, though ends up quite engaging through the first half, while Conway was growing up at the sheep station. Read more
Published 1 month ago by K. Elson

4.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational Story for Girls and Young Women
This book describes the journey taken by young Jill Ker (Conway) as she transitions from an outback to academic lifestyle. Read more
Published 1 month ago by MadelynFL

4.0 out of 5 stars TIME UNFOLDING
The ROAD FROM COORAIN addresses several very important topics that have sociological significance. First, the development of the national identity for Australia (as well as other... Read more
Published 6 months ago by D. Meyers

2.0 out of 5 stars An autobiography of a shy girl from a faraway place...
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There's not much else I can say. Everybody has a story, including author Jill Conway. Read more
Published on November 7, 2007 by Robert Schmidt

2.0 out of 5 stars Mostly boring
Jill Ker was born in 1934 in the west of New South Wales, Australia.She grew up on a sheep ranch.She had her share of troubles: her father drowned, possibly it was a suicide, when... Read more
Published on October 17, 2007 by Casca

4.0 out of 5 stars An Australian Journey
This beautiful book tells the story of one girl's childhood on an isolated sheep farm in Australia; that girl would eventually end up as the first woman president of Smith... Read more
Published on October 6, 2007 by Christine Zibas

5.0 out of 5 stars enjoyable read
The wonderful autobiography entitled, The Road From Coorain, written by Jill Ker Conway is a must-read! Read more
Published on February 11, 2007 by Kathryn Barter

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I related to and thoroughly enjoyed this book. Conway's descriptions of Australia are beautiful. She has written a follow-up book which I would like to read also. Read more
Published on November 18, 2005 by C. L Wilson

4.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Choice - The Road from Coorain
I'd recommend the The Road from Coorain anytime. I thought Jill Ker Conway's description of Australia was wonderfully descriptive. Read more
Published on September 21, 2005 by Mary Gagnon

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this one and loved Sujoya Roy's novel too
If you enjoyed this book, try For Ganesh: Remover of Obstacles, by Sujoya Roy. Both books tell compelling stories of coming of age of trailblazing women who came to the U.S. Read more
Published on September 6, 2005 by Nancy Rudner

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