Jessica Rowe Jessica Rowe i(A108326 works by)
Born: Established: 1970 ;
Gender: Female
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BiographyHistory

Jessica Rowe holds a Bachelor of Cummunications degree and a Master of International Studies degree. Widely travelled, she has worked as a television presenter and newsreader. The daughter of author Penelope Rowe (q.v.), Rowe spent her childhood coping with the 'devastating effects' of her mother's battle with mental illness. Drawing on this background, Rowe has contributed her time as a 'spokesperson for the mentally ill' and co-wrote the autobiographical, The Best of Times, The Worst of Times (2005). Her book on motherhood Love Wisdom Motherhood was published in 2011.

(Source: The Best of Times, The Worst of Times)

Most Referenced Works

Notes

  • Other works not individually indexed include: 

    Diary of a Crap Housewife (2019)

Personal Awards

2015 recipient Order of Australia Member of the Order of Australia (AM) For significant service to the community as an ambassador, campaigner and advocate for mental health policy reform, and to the broadcast media
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