Salvation Creek (Paperback)

from SashaM

This Biography deals with the big issues - death of those closest; cancer; remarriage; being the "other woman"; finding a home; understanding the important things; acceptance of self and community. Susan doesn't try for sympathy and is honest about the regrets and times when she didn't act as wel...

from amaraki

I found this a lovely book, very honest and real with wise observations. Liked the underlying nature theme and portrayal of Australian life. Her descriptions of chemo were very intense and frightening. Maybe a bit superficial as to the advantages she and her privileged circle share.

from Par53

This is a wonderful account of an older woman reinventing herself after facing terrible loss and enormous challenges.

from JillyG

I can't remember when I enjoyed a book as much as this one. I literally couldn't put it down, I was so immersed in life on Pittwater that I felt empty after I had finished it. Susan Duncan has written this book honestly and beautifully, and although I am not a great reader of true life stories (I...

from oldblack

Not exactly a prize-winning novel. Written by a "journalist" in women's magazine style. A supposed true story of her life of coping with the deaths of her husband and brother and her own health problems. She's obviously wealthy and by her own admission doesn't seem to have a great deal of conside...