Pluck: A memoir of a Newfoundland childhood and the raucous, terrible, amazing journey to becoming a novelist

Donna Morrissey's memoir is a powerful and uplifting account of one woman's journey through mental illness, family loss, and personal struggle.

With inimitable humor and charm, Morrissey recounts her experiences growing up in an isolated Newfoundland settlement, grappling with the death of her infant brother and teenage brother, and struggling with a misdiagnosis of a terminal illness.

Despite these challenges, Morrissey's indomitable spirit and love of learning sustain her, leading her to pursue a career as a writer and eventually publish several acclaimed novels.

Through her story, Morrissey shows how love can be a powerful force for healing and transformation, even in the darkest of times.

This is a must-read for anyone who has ever struggled with their own mental health or felt the weight of tragedy and loss.