Pluck

In "Pluck," acclaimed novelist Donna Morrissey shares a deeply personal memoir that chronicles her journey through mental illness, family loss, and despair, all while discovering the restorative power of love. Leaving her isolated Newfoundland home at 16, Morrissey navigates a tumultuous life—including guilt over family tragedies and struggles with PTSD—before embracing her destiny as a writer. With humor and indomitable spirit, she intertwines her own experiences with the legacy of resilient women who inspire her. This compelling account reminds us that even in moments of unraveling, we can create stories that uplift ourselves and others.