Swifty: A Life of Yvonne Swift by Campion, Edmund

Swifty: A Life of Yvonne Swift (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781742234755)

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Format: Hardcover
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Swifty: A Life of Yvonne Swift by Campion, Edmund

Swifty: A Life of Yvonne Swift

$35.00
Swifty: A Life of Yvonne Swift by Campion, Edmund

Swifty: A Life of Yvonne Swift

$35.00
Format: Hardcover
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An extraordinary journey from devoted nun to passionate campaigner for justice.

Yvonne Benedicta Swift's life took an unexpected turn when, after years in a Sacre Coeur convent, she retrained as a lawyer. Establishing her own practice, she became a fierce advocate for Sydney's most marginalized, believing everyone deserved a fair defense.

Swifty unveils the remarkable story of a woman who defied expectations. From the quiet devotion of religious life to the intensity of the courtroom, Yvonne Swift's unwavering commitment to justice and compassion shines through. Discover how her unique background shaped her approach to law, and how she left an indelible mark on the Australian legal system. This biography is for readers interested in stories of female empowerment, legal history, and the intersection of faith and social action.



Author: Edmund Campion
ISBN-10: 1742234755
ISBN-13: 9781742234755
Publisher: NewSouth Books
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2016
Pages: 136
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 7.10h x 4.50w x 0.90d
By Edmund Campion
By Edmund Campion
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Edmund Campion is a Sydney priest and writer whose books include Rockchoppers: Growing up Catholic in Australia (1982) and Australian Catholic Lives (2014). He has been chair of the Literature Board of the Australia Council for the Arts, and a judge of numerous literary awards. Lecturer in history at the Catholic Institute of Sydney for 25 years, he was awarded honorary doctorates from the University of Sydney and Australian Catholic University.

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