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It Could Never Happen to Me: When Personal Resilience is Most Needed
by Diane Fingleton
It is not until one has to confront a life-changing situation that one is able to realise the need for resilience as a way of surviving the situation, and even triumphing over it. When Diane Fingleton was sent to prison in May 2003, her world had collapsed around her.
Resilience, among many other things, is about self-sufficiency and self-reliance. Despite the tremendous support and love that came to her in prison, she knew, fundamentally, she was alone. What helped save her were the writings and stories about 'resilience' she studied. A personal and moving account of overcoming seemingly insurmountable change.
Price: $4.95
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About the Author
Diane McGrath Fingleton BA, LLB
Diane Fingleton is a Queensland Magistrate, now sitting at the Caloundra Magistrates Court. She was first appointed a magistrate in November, 1995, and from 2000-03, she was Chief Magistrate of Queensland.
Diane was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 1984, having studied for her arts and law degrees at the University of Queensland. She went on to complete her articles of clerkship at the Brisbane firm of Roberts & Kane before taking up employment at the Caxton Legal Centre, and then the Legal Office (Q), the Department of Consumer Affairs in Queensland, and the Women's Policy Unit of the Department of Cabinet in 1991. Diane was also a foundation member of the management committee of the Women's Legal Service in Brisbane.
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