The happiest refugee

Originally posted on Gippsland Granny:
I borrowed this book from the library.  I had read a great deal in the media about this book a few years ago but only now have I got round to borrowing it. Australia, at the moment is going through a period where petty politics is playing a large part…

One of my reads for June

I have not read as many books this month.  I just don’t seem to have been in the mood for reading but one of the books I have read is here.  I had feelings of incredible anger while I read this book. Offshore by Madeline Gleeson. From the book jacket: “What has happened on Manus…

The art of Robert Ingpen

I have written previously about my love of Robert Ingpen’s art. Today on the ABC website there was an article about Ingpen. A book has been released called Wonderlands and it chronicles the art of this wonderful illustrator.  I had noticed this book on a recent visit to a bookshop in Canberra and was intrigued…

The happiest refugee

I borrowed this book from the library.  I had read a great deal in the media about this book a few years ago but only now have I got round to borrowing it. Australia, at the moment is going through a period where petty politics is playing a large part when it comes to people seeking…