All posts tagged "Autobiography"
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1.2KBooks & LiteratureAudiobook Review: Bridge Burning and Other Hobbies, by Kitty Flanagan
Comedian Kitty Flanagan recounts stories from her life in this collection of cautionary tales about childhood, hitchhiking, internet dating, relationships, yoga, travelling, and even murder!
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1.1KBooks & LiteratureBook Review: The Last Snake Man, by John Cann with Jimmy Thomson
Every Sunday for almost a century, John Cann's family ran the famous snake show in a pit at La Perouse. This is the memoir of the last of those snake men.
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1.4KBooks & LiteratureBook Review: Liz Williams: Body Language, by Margot Osborne, photography by Grant Hancock
A celebration the remarkable figurative sculptures of Australian ceramicist Liz Williams, tracing the evolution of Liz Williams' impressive body of coil-built works.
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655Adelaide FringeFringe Review: Intoxication
there is no room to hide in this one-man autobiography, as writer Christopher Bryant takes his audience through his personal story that began at a devastating car accident that nearly left him without the ability to write.
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2.4KBooks & LiteratureBook Review: Dear World, by Bana Alabed
It started with a single tweet: “I need peace.” This is the true recollection of a Syrian girl’s experience of war and her plea for peace that went viral on social media.
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1.4KAdelaide FringeBook Review: Thirsty – Confessions of a Fame Whore, by Joel Creasey
2018's Fringe Ambassador, comedian Joel Creasey, has lived a short but busy life so far and marks the occasion with an autobiography of his journey from a McCafe to the world stage.
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839Australia DayOur Favourite Australia Day Reads
Our book team has put together their recommendations for some of their favourite Aussie reads. Escape this Australia Day long weekend with a good book, from fiction and biographies to graphic novels and audiobooks.
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816Books & LiteratureBook Review: Emergencies Only, by Amanda McClelland
Amanda McClelland went from being a registered nurse to an emergency relief worker and provides a fascinating insight into the vital work of aid organisations.
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1.1KBooks & LiteratureBook Review: Scrappy Little Nobody, by Anna Kendrick
The comical memoir of Academy Award-nominated actor and singer, Anna Kendrick, who recounts her social awkwardness when growing up and then becoming a star.
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2.1KBooks & LiteratureBook Review: The Seventh Circle, by Rob Langdon
A former South Australian soldier's autobiography of events leading up to and during his seven year imprisonment in Afghanistan's worst prison, Pol-e-Charkhi.
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1.5KBooks & LiteratureBook Review: The Angels, by Bob Yates with Rick Brewster and John Brewster
A warts-and-all biography of the legendary Australian band, The Angels, exploring the journey, life and lifestyle of the band's members.
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792Books & LiteratureBook Review: Writing True Stories, by Patti Miller
Writing True Stories asks ‘What is it like for anyone to be in the world?’ and explores answers through practical advice and lots of writing exercises.
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3.1KBooks & LiteratureBook Review: Note to Self, by Connor Franta
The second memoir by 24 year old 'social influencer' Connor Franta, who has made a name for himself on social media and YouTube.
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938Books & LiteratureBook Review: The Moth – All These Wonders, edited by Catherine Burns
The Moth - All These Wonders offers 50 true stories from known and unknown names. It’s a 20th Anniversary book, and only the second compilation in its history.
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792Books & LiteratureAudiobook Review: Working Class Boy, by Jimmy Barnes
Jimmy Barnes narrates his autobiography of his early life as a boy in Scotland through to his migration to Australia and the start of his celebrated career .
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2.3KBooks & LiteratureAudiobook Review: The Happiest Refugee, by Anh Do
Anh Do narrates his autobiography, telling of his journey from fleeing Vietnam to seek asylum in Australia, to becoming one of the countries most loved comedians.
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791Books & LiteratureBook Review: A Forger’s Tale, by Shaun Greenhalgh
The autobiography of a self-taught forgerer who fooled experts for decades with this forgeries of watercolour paintings, sculptures and ancient ornaments.
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1.0KBooks & LiteratureAudiobook Review: Lion: A Long Way Home, by Saroo Brierley
The autobiography of Saroo Brierley, lost at age 5 in India and adopted by Australian parents. As a young adult, Saroo begins to piece together his fragmented memories to find his birth family.
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565Books & LiteratureBook Review: The Pigeon Tunnel, by John le Carré
The Pigeon Tunnel is not an autobiography but rather, a random collection of reminiscences from the life of author, John le Carré.
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993Books & LiteratureBook Review: Down the Dirt Roads, by Rachael Treasure
The memoir of Rachael Treasure, who discovered inner strength and a passion for sustainable living after her marriage broke down and she lost almost everything.
