Me of the Never Never

Name: Me of the Never Never
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780733630125
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A chaotic memoir about family, friends and finding out that all the world's a stage (I'm going through)

By Fiona O'Loughlin

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Summary

Me of the Never Never by Fiona O'Loughlin offers a candid look into the life of one of Australia’s favourite comedians. This memoir shares her journey from growing up in the outback to becoming a celebrated performer, while openly discussing personal challenges, including struggles with addiction. Readers are taken on a heartfelt journey of resilience, humour, and self-discovery.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by candid stories of resilience and comedy. It offers an honest glimpse into the life of a famed Australian comedian, combining humour with personal struggles and triumphs, which creates a compelling read for anyone interested in memoirs filled with wit and heart.

Me of the Never Never

'Nothing turns out as you plan, I guess; but I often think if I'd gone to a fortune teller when I was at school and been told I'd marry a guy who makes false teeth, move to Alice Springs, have five kids and become a standup comedian; well, I would have been surprised to say the least.'

Amusing autobiographical anecdotes from one of Australia's most famous stand-up comedians.

Description

Fiona O'Loughlin is certainly the funniest (and possibly one of the busiest) working mothers in Australia today. A stand-up comedian based in Alice Springs and Adelaide, she spends most of the year on the road doing live performances, along with regular television appearances. Fiona has also enjoyed successful shows at the Edinburgh and Adelaide Fringe Festivals, the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Me of the Never Never contains her stories—funny and sometimes sad—about her upbringing as part of a large Irish-Catholic family on a wheat farm in South Australia, her chaotic and disorganised family life ever since, living in Alice Springs, and making it as a stand-up comedian. She also bravely explores the darker side of the life of many performers—alcohol.

This book is for anyone who likes to laugh (and cry) and who wants to read about a woman living her life on her terms.

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Me of the Never Never by Fiona O'Loughlin receives praise for its candid and humorous storytelling. Readers appreciate O'Loughlin's raw honesty as she delves into her personal struggles and triumphs. Her ability to blend humour with serious topics resonates with many, making it an engaging memoir.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780733630125

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 April 2013

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hachette Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 368

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Fiona O'Loughlin Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction

About the Author

Fiona O'Loughlin is the funniest working mother in Australia today: a standup comedian based in Alice Springs, she has also had successful shows at the Edinburgh and Adelaide fringe festivals, the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.