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Ruth Cracknell Ruth Cracknell i(A18399 works by) (a.k.a. Ruth Winifred Cracknell)
Born: Established: 6 Jul 1925 Maitland, Maitland area, Hunter Valley, Newcastle - Hunter Valley area, New South Wales, ; Died: Ceased: 13 May 2002 Sydney, New South Wales,
Gender: Female
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Stage, television and film actress, Ruth Cracknell had a career that spanned 56 years. She was named one of Australia's 100 Living National Treasures and received many stage and television awards and honorary doctorates. She received an AM in 1980. She wrote an autobiography A Biased Memoir and A Journey from Venice an account of the illness and death of her husband, Eric Phillips.

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y separately published work icon Journey from Venice : A Memoir Ringwood : Viking , 2000 Z965230 2000 single work autobiography

'The Serene City beckons, promising Paradise regained for Ruth Cracknell and her husband, Eric, as they set forth on a carefully planned holiday.

What they are seeking is time. Time to think, time to gaze, time for each other. But from the moment the holiday becomes an uncharted journey, their time is measured.

Journey From Venice is confronting yet deeply comforting – an acknowledgement of the miracle that is unconditional love.' (Publisher's blurb)
2001 shortlisted Kibble Literary Awards — Nita Kibble Literary Award
2000 shortlisted Australian Booksellers Association Awards — BookPeople Book of the Year
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