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Anne Deveson is a writer, broadcaster and documentary filmmaker with a long involvement in human rights issues. In her latest book, Resilience (Allen & Unwin, 2003) she explores the mysterious quality
that enables some individuals and communities to rise above adversity
and still find hope and meaning in their lives.
