A Light That Shone: A Portrait Of J. A. L. Gunn
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
In A Light That Shone: A Portrait of J. A. L. Gunn, Dorothy Ruth Gunn presents an intimate and affectionate tribute to a man whose life left an indelible mark on those who knew him — a portrait that captures both the private individual and the public figure in equal measure. With warmth and careful attention to detail, the narrative chronicles the life and legacy of J. A. L. Gunn, illuminating his character, his contributions, and the world he inhabited through the eyes of someone who knew him deeply. Dorothy Ruth Gunn writes with the authority of personal knowledge, weaving together memory, anecdote, and historical context to produce a biography that transcends mere hagiography and instead offers a genuinely rounded human portrait. Published by The Jacaranda Press — an imprint long associated with Australian cultural and historical literature — this volume stands as a testament to the enduring power of biography to preserve lives that might otherwise fade from collective memory. Who was J. A. L. Gunn, and why did his light shine so brightly? The answers within will linger long after the final page.
Author: Dorothy Ruth Gunn
Format: Hardback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
In A Light That Shone: A Portrait of J. A. L. Gunn, Dorothy Ruth Gunn presents an intimate and affectionate tribute to a man whose life left an indelible mark on those who knew him — a portrait that captures both the private individual and the public figure in equal measure. With warmth and careful attention to detail, the narrative chronicles the life and legacy of J. A. L. Gunn, illuminating his character, his contributions, and the world he inhabited through the eyes of someone who knew him deeply. Dorothy Ruth Gunn writes with the authority of personal knowledge, weaving together memory, anecdote, and historical context to produce a biography that transcends mere hagiography and instead offers a genuinely rounded human portrait. Published by The Jacaranda Press — an imprint long associated with Australian cultural and historical literature — this volume stands as a testament to the enduring power of biography to preserve lives that might otherwise fade from collective memory. Who was J. A. L. Gunn, and why did his light shine so brightly? The answers within will linger long after the final page.