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CYGNET RIVER
Sharron Martin
This gripping novel follows the life of Kitty Devlin in Ireland in 1975. Abandoned by her doctor husband in the middle of the night – who has left her penniless after running off with his receptionist – Kitty must somehow start over and care for her children, despite being a ‘deserted wife’, shunned and unable to divorce. A thought-provoking, compelling story of one woman’s fight to reclaim her life.
Optimise Publishing, RRP $30
ORION RISING
Chard Pawley
Sixty years after the Wars, the surviving population lives in New Zealand, Australia, and Indonesia. Orion Trayfer probes into the supposed suicide of a friend, as the threat of another war looms. Reading like a thriller by David Baldacci, Orion Rising is unputdownable, with an unforgettable hero, a cast of characters to care for, a love story with emotional depth and chemistry, plenty of action, and thought-provoking themes.
Nineteenth House Publishing, RRP $35
LEADING WITH FIERCE COMPASSION
Dr Mary Miller
This leadership book by a clinical psychologist and executive coach demonstrates the power of compassion in life and the development of skills such as empathy, effective communication, and self-awareness. The author uses real-life examples, evidence-based research, and her own insights to craft a book that will be invaluable for anyone working in a leadership role. It has just the right balance between building successful team dynamics and providing individual wellbeing.
Routledge, RRP $65
NO-NONSENSE NUTRITION
Dominique Ludwig
Heading up the nutrition department at the Meyer Clinic, Dominique Ludwig is a nutritionist to Oscar-winning stars. She takes a science-based approach to diet in this book, and presents six key principles to help you feel more energised and healthier, based on 30 years of practice. The book includes simple recipes and weekly plans, and she also dispels common nutrition myths. Straightforward and easy to understand information, presented well.
Bluebird, RRP $70
