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Discover 'Praise,' a captivating novel that dives deep into the raw and gritty experience of youth in 1990s Australia. Written by the acclaimed author, John McGahan, this award-winning book provides an unflinching look at the lives of two disillusioned souls navigating a world where the welfare system is more accessible than hope and illicit substances overshadow human connection. With its dark humor and frank narrative, 'Praise' resonates powerfully with those reflecting on ambition, dependency, and the struggle for meaning amidst chaos. Readers will appreciate McGahan’s brilliant storytelling, as he deftly tackles complex themes of addiction, love, and existential despair in a society steeped in superficiality. This Australian classic is not just a novel but a cultural commentary that earned accolades such as the Australian/Vogel's Literary Award and the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best First Book. Perfect for fans of Australian literature and those who appreciate a thought-provoking read, 'Praise' is a must-have addition to your bookshelf. Experience a literary tour de force revealing the truth about life, love, and loss during an era when drugs, sex, and desperation intertwined like never before. The book is in BRAND NEW condition, published in 2005 by Allen & Unwin, and spans an engaging 288 pages. Get your copy today and revisit a gritty yet profoundly relatable time in history, where the search for solace becomes a driving force.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781741147728
Year: 2005
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 288
Description:
Winner of the Australian/Vogel's Literary Award 1991.
Praise is an utterly frank and darkly humorous novel about being young in the Australia of the 1990s. A time when the dole was easier to get than a job, when heroin was better known than ecstasy, and when ambition was the dirtiest of words. A time when, for two hopeless souls, sex and dependence were the only lifelines.
'McGahan's book is a bracing slap in the face to conventional platitudes and hypocrisies.' - The Australian
'Praise is one of those books that takes a hefty bite out of a piece of subject matter, chews it to a pulp and then spits it out.' - Peter Craven
'A tour de force. revelation of life in the slow lane of drugs and sex and alcohol.' - The Weekend Australian
Winner of The Australian/Vogel Literary Award and the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best First Book in the Pacific Region. Shortlisted for the Victorian Premier's Literary Award, the Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature and the Canada-Australia Literary Award.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781741147728
Year: 2005
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 288
Description:
Winner of the Australian/Vogel's Literary Award 1991.
Praise is an utterly frank and darkly humorous novel about being young in the Australia of the 1990s. A time when the dole was easier to get than a job, when heroin was better known than ecstasy, and when ambition was the dirtiest of words. A time when, for two hopeless souls, sex and dependence were the only lifelines.
'McGahan's book is a bracing slap in the face to conventional platitudes and hypocrisies.' - The Australian
'Praise is one of those books that takes a hefty bite out of a piece of subject matter, chews it to a pulp and then spits it out.' - Peter Craven
'A tour de force. revelation of life in the slow lane of drugs and sex and alcohol.' - The Weekend Australian
Winner of The Australian/Vogel Literary Award and the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best First Book in the Pacific Region. Shortlisted for the Victorian Premier's Literary Award, the Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature and the Canada-Australia Literary Award.