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'Born into a strict Christian family in Sydney at the start of the century, Annie contends with an overbearing mother and a harsh religion. Kept at home, partially deafened by illness and mistreatment, she clings to her mother and her dominating religious certainties. Yet something stirs under the starch of faith. Annie finds a friend late in life and discovers a passion for living to equal her passion for gardening. In her sixties, Annie confronts her mother.
'This is the story of one woman's struggle to lay claim to her own life. And within the seemingly narrow contours of family and church and garden, Annie discovers that it is, after all, a big life.' (Publication summary)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Struggles and Aspirations Meet
1997
single work
review
— Appears in: Antipodes , December vol. 11 no. 2 1997; (p. 118)
— Review of Bracelet Honeymyrtle 1995 single work novel -
Transference, Sex and Rage
1997
single work
review
— Appears in: Overland , Winter no. 147 1997; (p. 80-82)
— Review of Bracelet Honeymyrtle 1995 single work novel ; The Weather Girl 1996 single work novel ; Imago 1996 single work novel ; My Boyfriend's Father 1996 single work novel ; The Tempest of Clemenza 1996 single work novel -
Persistent Memories
1996
single work
review
— Appears in: Australian Women's Book Review , March vol. 8 no. 1 1996; (p. 10-11)
— Review of The Lighthouse Spark : A Novel 1995 single work novel ; Bracelet Honeymyrtle 1995 single work novel -
Young Ones Shine
1995
single work
review
— Appears in: The Advertiser Magazine , 30 December 1995; (p. 8)
— Review of Bracelet Honeymyrtle 1995 single work novel ; Loaded 1995 single work novel ; Swimming in Silk 1995 single work novel ; The Underwharf 1995 single work novel -
A Spirit Biding its Time
1995
single work
review
— Appears in: The Age , 7 October 1995; (p. 9)
— Review of Bracelet Honeymyrtle 1995 single work novel ; Swimming in Silk 1995 single work novel ; Crew 1995 single work novel
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Persistent Memories
1996
single work
review
— Appears in: Australian Women's Book Review , March vol. 8 no. 1 1996; (p. 10-11)
— Review of The Lighthouse Spark : A Novel 1995 single work novel ; Bracelet Honeymyrtle 1995 single work novel -
Sackcloth to Silk
1995
single work
review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 26-27 August 1995; (p. rev 10)
— Review of Bracelet Honeymyrtle 1995 single work novel ; Swimming in Silk 1995 single work novel ; Crew 1995 single work novel -
Young Ones Avoid the Planet of Youth Ambience
1995
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 2 September 1995; (p. 11A)
— Review of Bracelet Honeymyrtle 1995 single work novel ; Swimming in Silk 1995 single work novel ; Crew 1995 single work novel -
Which is Worst? Winning the Vogel, Not Winning It, or Judging It?
1995
single work
review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , September no. 174 1995; (p. 45-47)
— Review of Bracelet Honeymyrtle 1995 single work novel ; Swimming in Silk 1995 single work novel ; Crew 1995 single work novel -
A Spirit Biding its Time
1995
single work
review
— Appears in: The Age , 7 October 1995; (p. 9)
— Review of Bracelet Honeymyrtle 1995 single work novel ; Swimming in Silk 1995 single work novel ; Crew 1995 single work novel
Awards
- 1996 shortlisted Miles Franklin Literary Award
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