All Is Given: A Memoir in Songs

Name: All Is Given: A Memoir in Songs
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780702254093
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By Linda Neil

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All Is Given: A Memoir in Songs by Linda Neil is a captivating journey that blends travel and music, taking readers across various countries and cultures. Through rhythmic prose and lyrical storytelling, Neil shares her experiences and personal growth, shaping a memoir that is as much about self-discovery as it is about adventure. The book beautifully intertwines her love for music with her explorations, offering a melodic exploration of the world.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy a poetic blend of memoir, music, and travel. Linda Neil's personal reflections are intertwined with captivating tales and melodies, offering a rich tapestry of adventure and introspection. Ideal for those who appreciate stories that explore the self-discovery journey against the backdrop of diverse cultures and landscapes.

All Is Given: A Memoir in Songs

Suffused with wild beauty, and rendered with deep emotion, All Is Given is an exquisite tribute to curiosity, spontaneity and the joys of travel.

Suffused with wild beauty, and rendered with deep emotion, All Is Given is an exquisite tribute to curiosity, spontaneity and the joys of travel.

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In this captivating memoir, Linda Neil shares stories of travel, taking us from the glitz of Shanghai to wintry London, from the outskirts of Ulaanbaatar to inner-city Sydney.

Writing songs and playing music as she traverses the globe, Linda finds her life enriched in ways she never could have imagined. As she forges unexpected connections with people, places, and even her past, she discovers that everyone everywhere has their own story to tell.

Suffused with wild beauty and rendered with deep emotion, All Is Given is an exquisite tribute to curiosity, spontaneity, and the joys of travel.

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All Is Given: A Memoir in Songs by Linda Neil receives praise for its sensitivity and intelligent writing, described as both feisty and endearing. Reviewers highlight the author's unique blend of travel and music, emphasising its beauty and uniqueness. It is seen as a captivating read for those with a penchant for romance or adventure.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702254093

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 October 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 248

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Biography & Memoir Linda Neil Non-Fiction Penguin Books Travel & Adventure

About the Author

Linda Neil is an Australian writer, songwriter and documentary producer. Her first book, Learning How to Breathe, was published in 2009 to wide acclaim. She has a PhD in creative writing and has taught creative writing, cultural and media studies, and film and television at the University of Queensland. Trained as a classical violinist, Neil has performed with orchestras and rock bands, and recorded and toured with some of Australia's leading independent artists. Her radio documentaries have been shortlisted for the United Nations Association of Australia Media Peace Awards (The Asylum Seekers, 2004) and awarded Gold and Bronze medals at the New York Festivals (The Long Walk of Brother Benedict, 2011, and The Sound of Blue, 2008), and her script for The Long Walk of Brother Benedict was also nominated for best documentary script at the 2011 Australian Writers' Guild Awards.

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