A Golden String: The Story Of Dorothy J Ross (SIGNED)
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed with inscription
A life of extraordinary purpose and conviction unfolds in A Golden String: The Story of Dorothy J Ross, June Epstein's intimate biography of one of Australia's most quietly remarkable women. Dorothy J Ross — activist, social reformer, and tireless champion of human welfare — is brought vividly to life through Epstein's meticulous research, tracing a journey from personal conviction to public impact across much of the twentieth century. The narrative chronicles Ross's deep engagement with causes that shaped Australian civil society, illuminating the struggles, alliances, and quiet triumphs that defined her legacy. Epstein writes with warmth and scholarly precision, situating Ross's story within the broader currents of Australian social history, from the women's movement to humanitarian advocacy. The biography illustrates how an individual life, animated by principle and compassion, can leave an indelible mark on a nation's conscience. For readers drawn to the intersection of personal biography and social history, A Golden String presents a portrait that is as inspiring as it is illuminating — leaving one to wonder how many such golden threads remain yet to be discovered.
Author: June Epstein
Format: Hardback
Published: 1981, Greenhouse
Genre: Biography
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed with inscription
A life of extraordinary purpose and conviction unfolds in A Golden String: The Story of Dorothy J Ross, June Epstein's intimate biography of one of Australia's most quietly remarkable women. Dorothy J Ross — activist, social reformer, and tireless champion of human welfare — is brought vividly to life through Epstein's meticulous research, tracing a journey from personal conviction to public impact across much of the twentieth century. The narrative chronicles Ross's deep engagement with causes that shaped Australian civil society, illuminating the struggles, alliances, and quiet triumphs that defined her legacy. Epstein writes with warmth and scholarly precision, situating Ross's story within the broader currents of Australian social history, from the women's movement to humanitarian advocacy. The biography illustrates how an individual life, animated by principle and compassion, can leave an indelible mark on a nation's conscience. For readers drawn to the intersection of personal biography and social history, A Golden String presents a portrait that is as inspiring as it is illuminating — leaving one to wonder how many such golden threads remain yet to be discovered.