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'Are we slaves to destiny or architects of our own fate? Bearings is about challenging the course of our lives as well as keeping a foothold during unpredictable times.
'In this affecting novella and collection of stories, Leah Swann burrows deep into the souls of her characters to reveal universal complexities, frailties and strengths. From searching for love to coping with grief, Bearings provides a map of the human condition, deftly drawn by an exciting new Australian talent with a sharp eye for instinctive behaviours and emotional truths.' (From the publisher's website.)
'In this affecting novella and collection of stories, Leah Swann burrows deep into the souls of her characters to reveal universal complexities, frailties and strengths. From searching for love to coping with grief, Bearings provides a map of the human condition, deftly drawn by an exciting new Australian talent with a sharp eye for instinctive behaviours and emotional truths.' (From the publisher's website.)
Notes
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Dedication: To the memory of my grandparents, Fred and Glady Swann, who did so much for all of us.
Contents
* Contents derived from the
Mulgrave,
Ashwood - Mulgrave area,
Melbourne South East,
Melbourne,
Victoria,:Affirm Press
, 2011 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
- Street Sweeper, single work short story
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Other Formats
- Also e-book.
Works about this Work
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Guest Review: Rachel Edwards on Bearings by Leah Swann
single work
review
— Review of Bearings 2011 selected work short story novella -
Long Story Shorts from Affirm Press : Part Two
2012
single work
review
— Appears in: Southerly , vol. 72 no. 2 2012; (p. 170-174)
— Review of Two Steps Forward 2011 selected work short story ; Bearings 2011 selected work short story novella -
Women of Words
2012
single work
column
— Appears in: The Sun-Herald , 20 May 2012; (p. 19) -
[Review] Bearings
2011
single work
review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , July-August no. 333 2011; (p. 15)
— Review of Bearings 2011 selected work short story novella -
Short Lessons in Creative Storytelling
2011
single work
review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 4 - 5 June 2011; (p. 20)
— Review of Bearings 2011 selected work short story novella ; You Lose These and Other Stories 2011 selected work short story
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Take Three : Fiction
2011
single work
review
— Appears in: Sunday Canberra Times , 27 March 2011; (p. 26)
— Review of Desert Fish 2011 single work novel ; Bearings 2011 selected work short story novella -
Pick of the Week
2011
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 2-3 April 2011; (p. 32)
— Review of Bearings 2011 selected work short story novella -
Off the Shelf : Short Stories
2011
single work
review
— Appears in: The Saturday Age , 22-23 April 2011; (p. 32)
— Review of Bearings 2011 selected work short story novella -
Short Lessons in Creative Storytelling
2011
single work
review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 4 - 5 June 2011; (p. 20)
— Review of Bearings 2011 selected work short story novella ; You Lose These and Other Stories 2011 selected work short story -
[Review] Bearings
2011
single work
review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , July-August no. 333 2011; (p. 15)
— Review of Bearings 2011 selected work short story novella -
Women of Words
2012
single work
column
— Appears in: The Sun-Herald , 20 May 2012; (p. 19)
Awards
- 2012 shortlisted Kibble Literary Awards — Nita May Dobbie Award
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