Description
Living Life Out Loud: 22 Inspiring New Zealand Women Share Their Wisdom by Kay Douglas (published in 2001) is an exploration of the lives and success strategies of 22 prominent New Zealand women.
Book Synopsis
The book serves as a positive and uplifting guide based on first-hand accounts from women who have achieved success across diverse fields, including sport, politics, business, and the arts. Douglas, an Auckland-based psychotherapist, interviewed these women to uncover the “inward and outward” journeys they took to reach their goals.
Key themes include:
Overcoming Adversity: Many of the profiled women candidly discuss fighting against prejudice, disadvantage, and emotional or physical abuse.
Achievement of Dreams: The book provides practical information on how these women turned their potential into reality.
Personal Growth: The stories are described as “incredibly personal and honest,” often touching on spiritual themes and internal shifts required for external success.
Women Profiled
The 22 women featured include a “stellar array of role models” from New Zealand’s history and culture:
Arts & Media: Lucy Lawless (actress), Kapka Kassabova (writer), Hinewehi Mohi (singer).
Sport: Barbara Kendall (Olympic boardsailer), Leilani Joyce (squash champion), Lois Muir (netball coach), Caron Taurima.
Politics & Activism: Sue Bradford, Sonja Davies, Sue Kedgley, Sukhi Turner, Vicki Buck, Merepeka Raukawa-Tait.
Business & Leadership: Theresa Gattung, Melissa Clark-Reynolds, Sally Synnott.
Community & Advocacy: Celia Lashlie, June Mariu, Judi Grace, Soala Wilson, Jill Mitchell, Barbara Koziarski.
About the Author
Kay Douglas is a registered psychotherapist and author with over 40 years of experience in the helping professions. She has written six books focused on healing and empowerment, including the well-known Invisible Wounds. Her work is often inspired by her own experiences as a survivor of abuse and her fascination with how people overcome adversity to make the world better.
Softcover. 256 pages. Consider this a reading copy only — in fair to good condition — with the exception of a minor spot on front cover (bottom left) and imperfection on upper back cover. An excellent opportunity for a great read for not a lot of money (but not for collectors wanting a pristine copy). NOTE: Gift inscription on title page.
