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A BRILLIANT LIFE

Rachelle Unreich's biography is an emotional story about her mother who survived the holocaust. In parts it is a difficult read, however it also has many inspiring and uplifting moments.

AN UNLIKELY PRISONER

Economics professor and eternal optimist Sean Turnell shares his experience of spending 650 days in Myanmar's notorious Insein Prison for 650 days on the charge of being a spy. He recalls how hope became his closest companion.

BENNELONG AND PHILLIP

Kate Fullagar has written the first ever joint biography about two of Sydney's founding citizens - Indigenous leader Woollarawarre Bennelong and Governor Arthur Phillip.

WEATHERMAN GOES BUSH

Graham Creed' memoir is about moving from the city where he was a television weatherman to the country where he became a farmer. He chats about his experiences and weather patterns.

SHAKE SOME ACTION

Stuart Coupe lifts the lid on what it was like to interview renowned musicians like Bruce Springsteen and Mick Jagger; and shares other stories from his time in the music industry.

COURAGE TO LEAD

Allan Sicard's memoir is about the unique approach he took to leadership while in the NSW Police Force. For the last 15 years of his career he was a Police Commander and created a positive and uplifting workplace while working on some of the most challenging cases.

HER SUNBURNT COUNTRY: THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF DOROTHEA MACKELLAR

Deborah FitzGerald's biography is the first comprehensive story about the life of the often forgotten Australian poet, Dorothea Mackellar, who wrote the famous poem, My Country.

YOUNG RUPERT

Walter Marsh investigates how Rupert Murdoch followed in his father's footsteps and created his media empire. He chronicles Rupert's determination and commitment to success.

PREHISTORIC JOY

Andrew Sneddon's memoir is a reflection on growing up in a family with domestic violence in the 1980s when times were different and finding the positive in a difficult situation. Told with candour and refreshing humour, Andrew's memoir explores the importance of family and the timeless search for happiness.

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