Diary of a Woman at the End of the World – Lucinda Clerk.

“The diary documents Ms Clerk’s attempt to understand world affairs through intensive independent research. As she follows political shifts, major news stories, and social debates she records how these shape her world view and raise new questions about power, media and global systems.

“Alongside her commentary on public events, the diary includes grounded slices of domestic life. She writes about family rhythms, time spent on Waiheke Island, the challenges of aging, and the search for meaning during unsettled times. These quieter moments create contrast with her concerns about the changing world and her efforts to interpret what she sees through historical and spiritual lenses.

“The writing is conversational and reflective, moving between personal impressions, philosophical considerations, and collected information. Across the years, the diary becomes both a record of her intellectual observations and a portrait of navigating life in a time of uncertainty. It presents her perspective without claiming authority, inviting readers to follow one woman’s attempt to make sense of a world that often appears to be shifting beneath her feet.”

If you’re curious about the world situation and would like to read Lucinda’s take on it, you can find her fascinating book here on her website: https://endoftheworlddiary.com/ or here at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/Diary-Woman-at-End-World-ebook/dp/B0G6FZDJP8/ Lel.

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Cr John Woodward, author of Risking It All. (November 2025.)

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“This book is emotional, awesome, authentic and displays all the attributes we know that Ted possesses and shares. Gritty and with much gratitude, it’s not only a survival story but inevitably a revival one, where both Steph and Ted share how it’s possible to face profound hurdles and emerge stronger through deliberate effort, determination, and belief in their values.
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