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Women & Children

By Tony Birch
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Women & Children by Tony Birch is a poignant exploration of human relationships and the search for belonging. Through interconnected stories, the book delves into the complexities faced by its characters as they navigate life's challenges. Set against a backdrop that highlights both resilience and vulnerability, it provides a thought-provoking look at personal struggles and communal bonds.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate poignant storytelling that focuses on the resilience and complexity of relationships. The narratives delve into the lives of women and children facing challenging circumstances, offering heartfelt and thought-provoking insights. This is a great choice for readers who value authentic, emotionally resonant fiction.

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Women & Children is a powerful, personal novel about women and justice, from one of this country's most loved and clear-eyed storytellers.

It's 1965, and Joe Cluny is living in a working-class suburb with his mum, Marion, and sister, Ruby. He spends his days trying to avoid trouble with the nuns at the local Catholic primary school. One evening, his Aunty Oona appears on the doorstep, distressed and needing somewhere to stay. As his mum and aunty work out what to do, Joe comes to understand the secrets that the women in his family carry, including on their bodies. Yet, their pleas for assistance are met with silence and complicity from all sides. Who will help Joe's family at their time of need?

Women & Children is a novel about the love and courage between two sisters, and a sudden loss of childhood innocence.

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ISBN: 9780702266270

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 October 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 205.0mm

Weight: 426g

Pages: 326

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