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Title:	Dame Suzy D
Authors:	Devoy, Susan
Genre:	Non Fiction: New Zealand
Pages:	256
Year:	2024
Language:	English
Description:	From four-time world squash champion and mother of four boys to Race Relations Commissioner and Celebrity Treasure Island participant, Dame Susan Devoy is not one for sitting around twiddling her thumbs. Honest and forthright, this is the upfront, 'take me as you find me' story of a resolute New Zealander bringing her full self to every challenge life throws her way.
Categories:	Non-fiction NZ, Biography, Culture/Ethnic/Racial, Social commentary/perspectives, New Zealand Interest, 2025 Titles

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By: CHCH 155		2025-06-13 08:10:33

We all enjoyed this insight into Susan's life. She certainly has been busy and achieved a lot. It was an easy read.

By: LOWER 026		2025-05-26 09:42:02

The group quite enjoyed this book and found Susan's story interesting. Some of the themes in the book encouraged good discussion.

By: AUCK 360		2025-05-08 17:25:58

A very pedestrian read. No real reflection or insights into her life or times. Amazing that someone sees the world as polarised to win or lose. There were such anger issues, self absorption, too much self aggrandisement and those parenting comments, that at times, one of us threw the book down.WE would sum it up as a book about a self centred personality dealing with a life of chaos. She did have some achievements, but no reflection on how/why or the long term impact. Did have some interest when covering some of N.Z's social history. Diary like, so many sentences start with "I" needed editing.

By: CHCH 545		2025-04-08 12:07:12

We all thoroughly enjoyed the book - easy read, and we were all very interested to read about Susan Devoy's early years. Busy, hard working woman.

By: KATIK 002		2025-01-21 13:09:03

A good read, blunt and to the point, action packed, an amazing varied career and experiences. We really enjoyed it.

By: INVER 001		2024-10-16 13:52:29

Our group all enjoyed this book and were amazed/interested/surprised to learn a lot more about Dame Susan Devoy's life. Loved her honesty and found it inspirational that she has used and is still using her skills to help different communities in multiple ways.