The Road from Coorain
The Road from Coorain
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1989
Book Brief
238
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
New South Wales • 1930s-1940s
1989
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Road from Coorain by Jill Ker Conway details her upbringing on a remote sheep station in Australia. After family tragedies and an enduring drought, Jill and her mother move to Sydney, where she excels academically despite personal struggles. Ultimately, Jill moves to the US to study at Radcliffe College, seeking independence. The book includes themes of parental loss, suicide, and substance abuse.
Contemplative
Melancholic
Inspirational
Nostalgic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Road from Coorain by Jill Ker Conway receives admiration for its evocative prose and insightful portrayal of rural Australian life. Critics praise the memoir's depth and emotional resonance. However, some note its slower pacing and dense passages. Overall, it offers an enriching, albeit occasionally challenging, read for those interested in personal and cultural history.
Who Should Read The Road from Coorain?
A reader who would enjoy The Road from Coorain by Jill Ker Conway appreciates introspective memoirs with strong themes of personal growth and resilience. Fans of Educated by Tara Westover or Wild by Cheryl Strayed will connect with Conway's powerful narrative of overcoming adversity and finding one's path in the world.
13,896 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
238
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
New South Wales • 1930s-1940s
1989
Adult
18+ years
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