The Sky Falls Down: An Anthology of Loss
Reviewed onThe Sky Falls Down is an elegant anthology of writings on loss. A selection of poetry, prose and memoir from 89 writers across Australia, this collection depicts loss as a …
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Written half in poetry and half in prose, Light Up the World is a book of guidance which encourages its readers to journey inwards and find their own truth. It …
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Rapture’s Roadway
Reviewed onRapture’s Roadway by Virginia Jealous is a multi-layered, lyrical work of creative non-fiction. In this blend of travelogue, memoir and literary criticism, Jealous follows the life and work of poet …
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The Wooleen Way
Reviewed onDavid Pollock’s engrossing read tells the story of his passionate mission to renew his family’s massive pastoral property in Western Australia’s southern rangelands. It follows on from his appearances on …
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Traverse
Reviewed onA new book by Belgian-born Australian writer Tineke van der Eecken, Traverse is a mix of travel narrative and personal memoir. Married to geologist husband Dirk, Tineke has relocated their …
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Vodka & Apple Juice
Reviewed onJay Martin’s memoir takes us from her ordinary life as a senior public servant in Canberra to her experiences as a diplomat’s wife in Poland. Although Jay throws herself into …
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Meet Me at the Intersection
Reviewed onThis powerful anthology of short stories, memoir and poetry is an important and compelling contribution to the ‘Own Voices’ literary movement in Australia. This collection showcases stories by First Nations …
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This eloquent, moving and heartfelt memoir will have readers riveted from start to end. Born in exile to ANC freedom fighters, Sisonke lived in various parts of Africa, Canada and …
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Simply Ing
Reviewed onNAIDOC Week 2018 celebrated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island women and the significant roles they have played – and continue to play – in their communities. Helen Ing Nellie is …
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The subtitle of Anne Aly’s autobiography scopes out the shape of her narrative and offers insight into Aly’s character. But it’s the events of her turbulent life – from her …
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