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True North
- A Memoir
- Narrated by: Janet Watson Kruse
- Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins
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Publisher's Summary
An uplifting, heartfelt memoir about surviving life’s upheavals—and how to live authentically by Catherine Deveny.
When writer Catherine Deveny faced the end of a 17-year relationship with the father of her children, she had no idea what lay on the other side of the months of tumult—she just knew she had to create space for a new life.
But this wasn’t the first time Deveny had taken a plunge into the unknown or let go of conventional assumptions. In True North, she shares how she emerged from an oppressive Catholic upbringing in working-class Reservoir, found her tribe in Fitzroy’s share houses in the '80s and learnt to live life on her own terms as she navigated the highs and lows of a creative life, family legacies and intimate relationships.
Critic Reviews
"Truly superb; one of the most clear-eyed, compelling and insightful memoirs I've ever read." (Michael Lallo, senior culture editor, The Age)
"Catherine Deveny has magic in her, and so does every page of this book. There are no words left to explain how I feel about the extreme truths and candid self-knowledge shared in these pages, because Deveny has used them all. Breathtaking." (Chrissie Swan, broadcaster, television presenter and life enthusiast)
"True North is like reading with virtual reality goggles on. You are in the room living life as she does: authentically, truthfully and bloody deeply." (Fiona Patten, MP, author and activist)
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- starsunderwater
- 28-01-2023
Brilliant book and fabulous narrator
Catherine Deveney (Dev) has created a beautiful memoir in True North. One of those books that creates a picture so vivid it feels like you’re there. Highly recommend for those who like “real” human stories.
I love a book that taps into relatable emotions and takes the reader on a vivid journey. For those who know Melbourne it’s captures the decades and city so well, and for those who don’t, what a great way to meet Melbourne.
Fantastic narration by Janet Watson Kruse. I listen to 3-4 audiobooks/week and would listen to anything she narrates in the future.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-07-2022
True North = top read!
A fabulous read! A raw emotional journey through her life, loves and personal growth. Relatable!
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- Anonymous User
- 17-11-2022
Book of the year
Loved every page. This story is rich with insight, and gives me confidence to blaze my own trail.
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- Anonymous User
- 20-02-2023
Best book I’ve ‘read’ in a long time
Honest, raw and made me feel home sick as hell. Thanks Catherine for another cracker.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-08-2022
Stayed til the end
I stayed to the end but I found this tale hard going at times- too many in depth detailed descriptions for my taste - but as I stuck to it I found some insights into family relationships very interesting and at times illuminating - I enjoyed it overall however if you are looking for a lighthearted and happy read this is not it. If you feel like a deep dive into a life with a lot of speed bumps this may be for you.
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