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Discover the compelling world of misfits and outsiders in 'Misfits & Me,' a captivating assembly of essays by acclaimed author Mandy Sayer. This book explores Sayer's lifelong obsession with the unconventional and marginalized individuals that populate Australia’s vibrant landscape. From childhood encounters with a disabled newspaper vendor to reflections on eccentric family dynamics and an enchanting marriage to playwright Louis Nowra, each essay showcases Mandy's unique voice and storytelling prowess.
Published by NewSouth Publishing in 2018, this brand new edition delves into the lives of child gangs, hoarders, and even pensioner drug dealers, bringing to light the warmth and humor that thrives amidst adversity. Critics praise Sayer's work for its blend of sincerity and wit, making it essential reading for those interested in contemporary Australian narratives, investigative journalism, and heartfelt storytelling. Not only does Sayer reflect on her own trauma, but she also connects deeply with the lives of those she portrays, inviting readers into a world that is both vital and necessary.
Grab your copy of 'Misfits & Me' for an insightful journey that resonates poignantly with anyone who has ever felt like an outsider.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742236100
Year: 2018
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Description:
'I fell
in love with my first misfit at the age of three. He was a disabled man in a wheelchair
who sold newspapers every afternoon outside the Empire Hotel in Annandale.
Whenever I glimpsed him in the distance I would break into a run, jump onto his
lap, and smother him with kisses.'
Misfits & Me represents a selection of Mandy Sayer's non-fiction writing from the past twenty years. Each essay has been chosen to reflect a different aspect of Mandy's attraction to Australia's misfits and outsiders, from child gangs and hoarders to pensioner drug dealers. Sayer also writes with her inimitable frankness about her unconventional family, her unusual marriage to playwright and author Louis Nowra, and her writing process.
'Mandy
Sayer's Misfits & Me is warm and generous, deadly serious and very
funny. Sayer is a terrific storyteller and the stories that she is telling us
here are vital, surprising and necessary.'— Christos Tsiolkas
'Sayer deftly draws parallels between her own experiences of trauma and those of her interview subjects...will appeal to fans of Sayer's previous work over the last two decades as well as readers of investigative journalism. '—Sonia Nair, Books+Publishing
'It's hard to think of an Australian better equipped to write about misfits than Mandy Sayer, a square peg in human form.' — Geordie Williamson, The Australian
Published by NewSouth Publishing in 2018, this brand new edition delves into the lives of child gangs, hoarders, and even pensioner drug dealers, bringing to light the warmth and humor that thrives amidst adversity. Critics praise Sayer's work for its blend of sincerity and wit, making it essential reading for those interested in contemporary Australian narratives, investigative journalism, and heartfelt storytelling. Not only does Sayer reflect on her own trauma, but she also connects deeply with the lives of those she portrays, inviting readers into a world that is both vital and necessary.
Grab your copy of 'Misfits & Me' for an insightful journey that resonates poignantly with anyone who has ever felt like an outsider.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742236100
Year: 2018
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Description:
'I fell
in love with my first misfit at the age of three. He was a disabled man in a wheelchair
who sold newspapers every afternoon outside the Empire Hotel in Annandale.
Whenever I glimpsed him in the distance I would break into a run, jump onto his
lap, and smother him with kisses.'
Misfits & Me represents a selection of Mandy Sayer's non-fiction writing from the past twenty years. Each essay has been chosen to reflect a different aspect of Mandy's attraction to Australia's misfits and outsiders, from child gangs and hoarders to pensioner drug dealers. Sayer also writes with her inimitable frankness about her unconventional family, her unusual marriage to playwright and author Louis Nowra, and her writing process.
'Mandy
Sayer's Misfits & Me is warm and generous, deadly serious and very
funny. Sayer is a terrific storyteller and the stories that she is telling us
here are vital, surprising and necessary.'— Christos Tsiolkas
'Sayer deftly draws parallels between her own experiences of trauma and those of her interview subjects...will appeal to fans of Sayer's previous work over the last two decades as well as readers of investigative journalism. '—Sonia Nair, Books+Publishing
'It's hard to think of an Australian better equipped to write about misfits than Mandy Sayer, a square peg in human form.' — Geordie Williamson, The Australian