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Griffith Review 33: Such Is Life

Griffith Review 33: Such Is Life

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There seems no end to our hunger for the stories of real people facing impossible odds or dealing with the mundanity of life. Yet not every life story finds — or deserves — an audience in addition to Facebook.

Such Is Life presents a selection of new memoir, personal essays, and biographies by Australian and international writers, with narratives that help make sense of the world and our conflicts about privacy, truth, and perspective.

Award-winning author Lloyd Jones reveals how childhood rugby and a reverence for the All Blacks shaped his adult sensibilities and success beyond Wellington suburbs.

Carrie Tiffany comes to terms with pain and shame; Shakira Hussein explores identity and culture post-9/11. Debra Adelaide learns the value of official identity; Meera Atkinson's friendship transcends pubescent pop fandom; and David Carlin attempts to write the history of Circus Oz.

In essays, Frank Moorhouse examines privacy and stigma; Peter Bishop praises teachers who nurture creativity; A.J. Brown discusses his biography of Michael Kirby; and Matthew Ricketson surveys recent political memoirs.

Marion Halligan, Toni Jordan, and Anna Dorrington explore motherhood and childhood; John Tranter, Brian Geach, and Andrew Sant investigate fatherhood rites.

Raimond Gaita and Kate Holden consider memory adaptation in books and film; plus Virginia Lloyd, Rosie Scott, Sheila Fitzpatrick, and more.

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ISBN13: 9781921758225
ISBN10: 1921758228
Language: English
Series: Griffith Review
Publisher: Text Publishing
Publication Year: 2011
Format: Paperback

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    Moving stories examining human resilience and identity.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're drawn to real stories that explore life's complexities, this collection offers a compelling mix of memoirs and essays. The authors delve into personal triumphs and struggles, revealing insights into privacy, identity, and human resilience. It's a thoughtful read that resonates deeply with anyone interested in authentic, heartfelt narratives.

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