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JENNY CHATS WITH MARY - Biography

APPLAUDING HER CREATIVE LIFE

An inspiring and empowering read!

Mary was a trailblazer who travelled the world alone in the 1950s, never once giving up. She stood out, not just because of her adventures, but because of her remarkable spirit and the love she inspired in those around her. Whether you knew her for 15 minutes or many years, her presence was unforgettable, making her story a truly empowering and inspirational read.

Born in 1925, how did a young Mary – from south west Victoria’s country town of Koroit – attend a garden tea party at Buckingham Palace with the Queen; sing Waltzing Matilda at 2am with Al Grassby, the Minister for Immigration; gain employment dubbing for the famous Gina Lollobrigida; perform radio plays; and confidently hitchhike around Europe alone in the 50’s?

Ahead of her time, how did she stay true to her creative path and achieve all these things, and more?

These are the questions I asked as I chatted with Mary.

  • About

    Born in 1925 in a small country town Mary Fiorini-Lowell (nee Betello, Bourke) was an incredibly inspiring individual who achieved more than others could ever have imagined.

    While listening to Mary’s life story as a creative and a desire to keep her memory alive, Jenny was inspired to write a biography on her wonderful friend and neighbour Mary Fiorini-Lowell (nee Betello, Bourke). Jenny Chats with Mary is the result of this aspiration.

  • Reviews

    The book arrived yesterday!! It is brilliant. I absolutely loved it, thank you! - Jess

    Her life in the theatre, entertaining, teaching and her love of travel in particular to her much-loved Italy is an inspiration to any young people of today who wishes to broaden their outlook on life. Thank you, Jenny Phillips, for a very wonderful insight into a remarkable lady’s life - Leon

    It’s like she’s talking to me when I’m reading the book. She was a lovely lady - Pete

    Enjoyed reading every page of Mary’s extraordinary life story – Chrissie

    Thank you, Jenny! Now more people get to know what an incredible person Mary was 💕💕💕 - Liz

  • Schools & Teachers

    Mary was an inspiration to young and old. Facing many challenges along the way she stayed true to herself, achieved what many could have only dreamt of, and left us with a smile on her face.

    A biography that will enhance your students reader list giving them hope, motivation inspiration.

  • Publicity

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Mickey Bourke’s Hotel

101 Commercial Road

Koroit, VIC, 3282

 

The Bookworm Gallery

133a Commercial Road

Koroit, VIC, 3282

Sonny Cafe

15 High Street,

Inverleigh, VIC, 3321

 

Collins Bookstore

159 Liebig Street

Warrnambool, VIC, 3282

The Koroit Newsagency

129 Commercial Road

Koroit, VIC, 3282

 

Blarney Books

37 James Street,

Port Fairy, VIC, 3284

 

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