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Title:
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Full Circle |
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Authors:
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Clarkson, Jenny-May |
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Genre:
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Non Fiction: New Zealand |
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Pages:
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223 |
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Year:
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2025 |
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Language:
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English |
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Description:
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From a childhood in rural Piopio, Jenny-May Coffin grew up to achieve international success as a Silver Fern and then began a stellar career on radio and television as a sports commentator and morning presenter. But outward success can often mask inner uncertainty, and Jenny-May lost her grip on the confidence her ten-year-old self possessed. The ups and downs of a full life, with tragedies as well as triumphs, left her in need of renewal. Here is the story of how she found self-confidence again, reclaiming strength and identity through her connections to te ao Maori, with the support of her husband, Dean Clarkson, and her close ties to her parents and siblings. Taken from book blurb.
Comments from BDS Reviewers:"This is a very interesting book for New Zealanders to read. The book explains the experience of being Maori, and wanting to express a Maori identity in a N.Z. community."
"A nice font size and down to earth prose made this easy to read. Some nice photos added to the overall story."
"The story is a very heartfelt call to all Maori women (in particular), to accept, explore and rejoice in tikanga and mana motuhake."
"Some nice examples of modern family dynamics and challenges, plus solutions for consideration by the reader."
"It is refreshing to read a book that conveys a childhood free of violence and trauma. Her attitude of 'getting on with it' shines through the story."
"Full Circle is dedicated to "anyone who has ever felt unworthy, or is still on the journey to finding themselves."
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Categories:
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Non-fiction NZ, Non-fiction, Just Added, 2027 Titles |
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