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Joyful Strains
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Perfect for readers interested in memoirs, cultural diversity, and contemporary Australian society, Joyful Strains appeals to all Australians and those fascinated by life-changing journeys.
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As with all shifts and turns in life, story matters. Joyful Strains collects 27 memoirs from writers describing their expatriation to Australia. Some have become household names, others quietly enrich their adopted home. All have had unique and fascinating experiences.
These are stories about what they found, who they became and what they now think of Australia, providing entertainment, perspective and cause to celebrate our increasingly diverse nation. This is an insightful, compelling and sometimes confronting collection for all Australians.
'From the affectionate to the bitter to the hilariously funny to the probingly intelligent, this is a collection not to be missed.' JM Coetzee
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JM Coetzee describes the volume as "from the affectionate to the bitter to the hilariously funny to the probingly intelligent," calling it "a collection not to be missed."
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780987308535
Publisher: Affirm Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 January 2013
Country: Australia
Imprint: Affirm Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 21.0mm
Width: 197.0mm
Height: 131.0mm
Weight: 251g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Born and raised in New York City, Ali Lemer arrived in Melbourne in 2005 with just two large suitcases. After finishing a post-grad degree in editing at the University of Melbourne, she went on to work as an editor and writer for Melbourne-based travel guide publisher Lonely Planet for five years. The author of three travel guidebooks for Thomas Cook and a host of articles for LonelyPlanet.com, Ali has also had her work published in Meanjin, Eureka Street and the University of Melbourne Postgraduate Review.
Kent MacCarter is a writer and editor in Melbourne. He's the author of two poetry collections - In the Hungry Middle of Here (Transit Lounge, 2009) and Ribosome Spreadsheet (Picaro, 2011). MacCarter sits on the board of The Small Press Network and is active in Melbourne PEN. He is Managing Editor of Cordite Poetry Review.Also by Ali Lemer
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