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FIGG, Marcia

Jan 27, 2021 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Autobiography, Memoir, South Australia

Author David Alomes' new book The death of Violence
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ISBN 978-0-648490-53-1
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The Battle Within: Chapter One

In Aukland, 1974, a baby girl is handed out of a hospital window to an old man in a taxi. Her name is Marcia, not a Maori name like her sister’s, which often made her wonder. But then, there were to be many more occasions that made Marcia wonder.

Based on the first thirteen years of Figg’s life, The Battle Within is an evocative collection of memories. Reflecting on the events that shaped her, Figg produces immersive moments-in-time, balancing the innocence and lightheartedness of a child with the harshness of society.

“Strikingly deft in its tale, the piece has the opportunity to grab the reader by the scruff of the neck and force them to listen, such is its sadness and portrayal of familiar abuse in a hermetically recognisable environment. Still, there are fine words, crafted with care as the storm settles down and courage resurges once more. Memorable.”
– Austin Macauley Publishers

 

GUNASEKERA, Mohini Indira

Jan 21, 2021 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Autobiography, Melbourne, Victoria

Mohini Indira Gunasekera author
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ISBN 978-1-922527-06-6
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An Inconsequential Journey

Mohini Indira Gunasekera AM is an Honours Graduate from University of London, Barrister-at-Law Lincolns Inn UK, a Retired Barrister NSW, retired solicitor NSW. Born in Unawatuna, a village in Sri Lanka, she did her primary and secondary schooling in Sri Lanka. She graduated from the London University with an Honours degree in Economics, as an external student. Travelling to London with her husband she worked for a while, and later, she was called to the Bar at Lincoln’s Inn.

Returning to Sri Lanka she practiced as an Advocate for a while.

She joined the Ministry of Justice as Assistant Secretary where she was in charge of Conciliation Boards, until she left to join her husband in Australia. She has contributed Articles on various topics to a newsletter called ”Thora Thuru” catering to Australians of Sri Lankan origin.

She has assisted numerous charitable organisations to set up in Australia. She is a member of WIN Women’s Interfaith Network based in Sydney and meeting at Parliament NSW, as well as WCRP World Conference of Religions for Peace, also meeting at Parliament NSW. She has two sons: Chanaka, who is a Chartered Financial Analyst, and one time Lawyer an Associate at Dawson Waldron – now Ashhurst Sydney; and Hasantha, who is Associate Professor Sydney University as well as Consultant Paediatrician Westmead Childrens’ Hospital.

She founded the University Buddhist Education Foundation with the objective of promoting Buddhist studies at Tertiary level.

Now in retirement, she enjoys reading, travel, sports, and the Theater.

In retirement she is actively engaged with many social groups and travel groups, as well as pursuing her other interests, Tennis and Bridge.

LINDEMAN, John

Jan 20, 2021 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Memoir, New South Wales
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ISBN 978-1-922527-20-2 PAPERBACK

Dinkum yet Dutch

“Every page filled with energy and wit as John shares his amazing romp through two very different childhood worlds.”

“A delightful insight on living in Sydney’s Northern Beaches area during the fifties, with beautifully managed themes throughout. I loved the characters, all really well drawn.”

“You’ll sigh and shed a tear or two, but mostly you’ll laugh out loud as Lindeman brings the fifties vividly back to life.”

“The best and worst of post-war Australia are laid bare in this enjoyable yet touching story of the struggles of a Dutch family finding their place in a strange new country.”

About the Author

John was born in Holland and arrived here in 1950 with his family when he was just two years old. This is the story of their struggle to successfully build a new home in Australia and how John’s friends, family and foes made him proud to be Dinkum, yet Dutch.

Today, John Lindeman is a leading property market analyst and commentator and has authored two landmark best-selling books, Mastering the Australian Housing Market and Unlocking the Property Market, both published by Wileys.

CUNNINGHAM, Terry

Jan 20, 2021 | *Featured books, *listed, Autobiography, Melbourne, Victoria
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ISBN 978-1-922527-27-1
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Power House & Mary Kathleen

The challenges and experiences which shaped my life.

My first book ‘Black Tea & Hay Dust’ was published in 2008 and represented the formative years of my life from age 3 to 18 years. Foreshadowed in this book two more books were proposed to complete a trilogy of my life up to and including retirement. However I have now decided to combine the second book ‘Power House’ with the third book ‘Mary Kathleen’ in a single book titled ‘Power House and Mary Kathleen’. This book covers the remainder of my life up to retirement and is divided into two parts:

Part 1 covers the period when I left home to continue my education in the city of Melbourne where I completed a Civil Engineering Diploma, courted, married and began a family life and a working career.

Part 2 covers my working career which initially was very difficult but blossomed later after a lucky break sent my family and me to far North West Queensland to a place called Mary Kathleen. This move changed our lives forever with some very big consequences.

About the Author

Terry Cunningham grew up on a dairy farm and later graduated in civil engineering at Swinburne College in Hawthorn, Melbourne. His career spanned 45 years where he spent time working throughout Australia and overseas in the Middle East, Montreal, Borneo, New Guinea, New Caledonia and Guinea. His autobiography covers an intriguing career with lifetime experiences including all the dramas, fears, hopes, disappointments, joys and achievements along the way. The anecdotes and life episodes are many and varied, making this autobiography a real ‘page turner’.

Terry retired in 2013 at age 67. Together with wife Christina he experienced cruises to the Nordic countries and Asia, also visiting China and the UK. His main hobbies include writing, pencil sketching and gardening.

 

WHELAN, Deanna

Nov 25, 2020 | *Featured books, *listed, Design, Memoir, Parenting & Family, Short Story Collection, South Australia

Eluding Sylvia, Chasing Poe by self-published author Sher'ee Furtak-Ellis
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ISBN 978-1-922452-12-2 PAPERBACK

Motherhood & Musings

A book of short and inspirational stories

A friend suggested that I should blog.

My initial response was, “meh”. I am not a writer.

That being said, she was right and I was wrong.

So, I’m just going to blog my simple, daily thoughts as I walk this life out and maybe…

somehow… I might inspire someone.

Deanna Djuric self-published author of 'Motherhood and Musings'

About the Author

The daughter of a political refugee and migrant, Deanna was born in Adelaide, South Australia. Given that she didn’t learn to speak English until she was five, writing was never a perceived strength during her school years. As a renowned local musician, it wasn’t until Deanna did her Masters of Music degree that she discovered the joy of writing. Through the writing of her thesis, Messiaen’s Musical Language for the Jazz Pianist: An Exploration Through Performance, Deanna attributes any skill gained to her Masters supervisor, Dr Kimi Coaldrake. She began her blog when her second child was born as a creative outlet and an opportunity to maintain her writing skills. Her blog is a menagerie of faith-inspired epiphanies and musings based on her everyday life.
You can read other blogs at:
https://deannawhelan.wordpress.com/
and listen to her music at:
https://deannadjuric.bandcamp.com/releases
Deanna spends this side of early motherhood investing in the next generation of musicians as an educator at Brighton Secondary School’s Special Interest Music Centre.

KENNEDY, Lindsey

Nov 18, 2020 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Health & Wellbeing, Medical, Melbourne, Memoir, Victoria
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ISBN – 978-1-922337-64-1
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The Little Things: A Breast Cancer Memoir

 

It’s ‘the little things’ that matter.

No one knows that more than Lindsey Kennedy. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, she couldn’t find the book she needed to read, so she wrote one.

This is Lindsey’s ultimately uplifting story filled with humour when faced with unthinkable health crises. When many would have found only storm clouds, she found silver linings. Along the way, she was supported by the love of family, friends and strangers.

Lindsey’s determination to help others led to her being one of the faces of a national breast cancer awareness campaign, and The Little Things offers insight for anyone facing the dreaded diagnosis. It’s practical, comforting and empowering.

About the Author

Lindsey Kennedy lives in Victoria, Australia with her husband and two children. She is a public speaker, a BreastScreen Victoria ambassador, civil celebrant, teacher and a breast cancer survivor.

Testimonials for

‘The Little Things: A Breast Cancer Memoir’

 

This is what a breast cancer journey makes you do. It is exactly what it should do. Make us AWARE.

– Deb Muir

I’m sure any woman going through any kind of cancer would get comfort and hope after reading your journey.

– Sylvie

It is so very important to get the patient perspective out to the wider community… Whilst I realise that everyone’s journey is different, what an incredible tool your memoir is, to arm us all with more insight to support those we love dearly.

– Tracey

The Little things is so sad but so rich and shows that true family love is almost all that one needs to help us over such tremendous hurdles.

– Elizabeth