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Catherine DeVrye

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Calgary, Canada

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https://www.greatmotivation.com/

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Memoir, Travel, Nonfiction

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Expelled from English in high school, Catherine DeVrye went on to become the bestselling author of 9 non-fiction books, translated into over a dozen languages—including a #1 business bestseller in Australia and Taiwan.

Her memoir made bestseller lists in Australia and Canada. But she’s most excited about book #10 'Beyond Timbuktu: Journeys of Hope & Humanity' more than a decade in the making.

Born in Canada, educated in the USA, and now based in Australia, Catherine has travelled to over 150 countries, sharing stories that reveal a world far kinder and more connected than headlines suggest.

Her work has been endorsed by Sir Edmund Hillary, Edward de Bono, Bryce Courtenay, Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, with her latest book carrying ja ...more

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Average rating: 3.56 · 135 ratings · 22 reviews · 28 distinct works • Similar authors

	Who Says I Can't? - A Memoir 3.42 avg rating — 50 ratings — published 2005 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hot Lemon and Honey: Reflections for Success in Times of Stress and Change 3.59 avg rating — 22 ratings — published 2000 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hope Happens!: Words of Encouragement for Times of Change really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2003 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Serendipity Road: A Memoir 3.35 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2007	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Beyond Timbuktu: Journeys of Hope and Humanity 4.80 avg rating — 5 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Paperclips Don't Grow On Trees liked it 3.00 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2011	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hope as My Compass...a memoir really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 5 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Japan, an A-Z: A guide to living and working in Japan 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Es Buen Negocio Dar Buen Servicio / Good Service Is Good Business: 7 Estrategias Simples Para El xito 3.67 avg rating — 3 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Gift of Nature: Inspiring hope and resilience 3.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Catherine DeVrye made a comment on Marissa Borelli Casellini’s review of Beyond Timbuktu: Journeys of Hope and Humanity " Glad you enjoyed and thanks for review "
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Catherine DeVrye liked Marissa Borelli Casellini's review of Beyond Timbuktu: Journeys of Hope and Humanity: "If you love to travel and connect with different cultures you will love this book. "
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Catherine DeVrye made a comment on Roe Kitchin’s review of Beyond Timbuktu: Journeys of Hope and Humanity " Thanks for such a fab review "
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Catherine DeVrye liked Roe Kitchin's review of Beyond Timbuktu: Journeys of Hope and Humanity: "From an intrepid traveller to an armchair traveller! I guess there are other books that you read and think ‘give me more’. This is definitely one of those books! How do you cram so many countries, experiences, interactions and stories into so few page" Read more of this review »
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Catherine DeVrye made a comment on Tracy Stanley’s review of Beyond Timbuktu: Journeys of Hope and Humanity " Thanks Tracy...so glad you enjoyed it. Joyful journeys! "
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Catherine DeVrye liked Tracy Stanley's review of Beyond Timbuktu: Journeys of Hope and Humanity: "Beautiful book. Lovely reflections on the places visited."
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Catherine DeVrye liked Jane Ellyson's review of Beyond Timbuktu: Journeys of Hope and Humanity: "Beautiful book. Love the images and the accompanying stories. A wonderful way to travel vicariously around the world."
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Catherine DeVrye made a comment on Jane Ellyson’s review of Beyond Timbuktu: Journeys of Hope and Humanity " Hi Jane... I'm new to good reads but my friend has just showed me and wanted to thank you so much for the lovely review. Wishing you joyful journeys.. ...more "
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