After tragedy, how did Rosie Batty find Hope?
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In her moving new memoir, Australian anti-domestic violence advocate and Doncare Patron, Rosie Batty AO explores finding hope after tragedy. Released in April 2024, Hope chronicles her journey from devastating loss to rediscovery of hope.
The narrative traces Rosie's life after the unimaginable loss of her son, Luke, who fell victim to a horrific act of family violence in 2014. His death propelled Batty into the public eye as an advocate for family violence victims.
Rosie’s brave and resilient efforts changed the national conversation about family violence. In 2014, she won the Pride of Australia Award, was announced Australian of the Year in 2015 and recognised as one of the World's Greatest Leaders by Fortune magazine.
Her book, a sequel to her best-seller 'A Mother's Story,' unfolds her struggle with grief, anxiety, and self-doubt, and her journey to reclaim hope. Rosie shares her darkest days and the inspiring stories that gave her strength, shining a light on her path towards hope and resilience.