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Title:
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Bloody Minded |
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Authors:
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Ferguson, Susie |
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Genre:
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Non Fiction: New Zealand |
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Pages:
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324 |
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Year:
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2024 |
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Publisher:
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Harper Collins |
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Language:
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English |
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Description:
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For New Zealand journalist and broadcaster Susie Ferguson, to survive and thrive, she really did need to be bloody minded. Whether it was being bullied at school in Scotland, surviving as a war correspondent in Iraq and Afghanistan, or going into battle with her body and the medical profession over debilitating endometriosis, determination and resolve are the order of the day. Subtitled ‘war, womanhood and finding my voice’, this is an absorbing memoir imbued with a wry humour and tackling on many fronts, the challenges of a complex life.
Comments from BDS Reviewers:"I found this very accessible with a rich potpourri of themes."
"Although it deals with serious subjects, the author's wry sense of humour and the full life she lives means that it is an inspirational and informative memoir."
"The descriptions of the war correspondent years offer an insight into the dangerous and gruelling work that some journalists do."
"A wonderful easy read."
"The book should be required reading for medical professionals."
"Suzie is well known, especially to Radio NZ listeners, so it is interesting to read of her struggles as a woman journalist, her experiences of endometriosis, and her determination - all of which make this a good read."
"It offers insight into a complex and varies life with numerous challenges, that will resonate with many."
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Categories:
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Non-fiction NZ, Non-fiction, Biography, War theme, Contemporary, Feminism, Gender Issues, Journalistic reporting/media, Medical/Health, Social commentary/perspectives, Scotland, New Zealand Interest, Staff Pick, Just Added, 2027 Titles |
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