This was my 50th book I read for the Australian Women Writer's Challenge and the final one I will review for the 2012 challenge (Review #38).
I got this book out of the library and ended up with the earlier edition (published in 1998), so I did not get the last decade or so of Ita's life story. However I will still do the review on this edition (and hopefully catch up on the later edition later).
Most Australians will acknowledge that Ita Buttrose is a woman well before her time. A strong, motivated and highly intelligent lady, she has paved the way for later generations of young women who also wish to rise to the top of their profession, despite their gender. It was very interesting to read of Ita's childhood and education and the way she got her start in journalism. As well as her great successes, Ita has also suffered some fairly devastating lows - but through good times and bad she has maintained a wonderful sense of decorum, professionalism and a great sense of humour.
As well as Ita's own story, this book also provided a snapshot of an Australia that has changed very rapidly in the past few decades. It's always fascinating to remember the little things you don't often think about.
Well written, easy to read and very inspirational I really enjoyed Ita's story and look forward to reading the later edition ASAP.
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