reviews
BRONWEN: “I especially like your stories of Saturday afternoons at the pictures, the tram trips there and back, and later, the long tram rides to and from Brisbane Girls Grammar. These small adventures lead on to bigger ones. Congratulations on a tale well told!”
CHRISTINE: “You’ve written a great account of what university life was like in the late sixties. Rang so many bells. But I’m relishing every chapter.”
LISA: “So beautifully written, dreamy, brilliant, reflective, hysterically funny, sad and empathetic. THE BOOK IS A TOUR DE FORCE, A RECORD OF TIME, PLACE, FLAVOR AND CINEMA. it will mean so much to many.”
HUGH: “Your book has kept me warm, very warm, for the last three very cold evenings. You were very brave and told your dramatic story how it was. I saw your book like a movie in my mind – the sign of great writing.”
NELL: “I’m so impressed with your memory and detail, let alone your experiences… Such a great slice of Brisbane history
VIVIENNE: “Writing all your experiences so graphically must have been challenging, emotional, painful and joyful. I think I will be dipping into it again, as there is quite a lot to think about.”
LEANNE: “Lots of memories. Of our talks in the early days and later when the shit show was happening at your work. Remembering sitting on the back steps at your place at parties!”
LESLEY: “Thanks for writing ‘Do Look Now’. I drank it in like the Gin and Tonic it was.”
LILIAS: “Absolutely loved Do Look Now. A real blast from the past.”
ROSALIND:” I finally found time to start reading…It’s just so evocative, engaging, surprising, delicately rendered, funny, witty and moving. I couldn’t put it down.”
CHERYL: “I was savouring your memoir and eking out a chapter a day but have now finished – sadly, as I am up for more of your experiences and adventures. SEARINGLY HONEST BUT NEVER INDULGENT - A VERY DIFFICULT BALANCE. Your writing is captivating and the film references apt, fantastic guideposts for different stages of your life. WILL THERE BE AN EXPANDED SECOND EDITION?
JUDY: “As I was reading Do Look Now, I felt I was sitting beside you, having a warm, intimate conversation.”
HARRY: “Reading Do Look Now was a genuine pleasure. I enjoyed learning so much more about decades past, getting a sense of the times and atmosphere and I think you treated even the difficult people and phases with fairness. I had been furiously underlining your movie mentions throughout for future viewing so I also liked seeing an entire reference list at the end. I watched Scenes from a Marriage on Friday (bleak!..but well-crafted) and will watch Lust.Caution sometime soon when time permits. Congrats on penning a fun and fascinating book!”
CORAL: “Just to say I enjoyed your book immensely. I'm so glad you wrote it. It reminds me of a lot of stuff we did in Brisbane while we were there for 25 years. It was extremely readable. You are a very good writer. You were very honest, unbelievably so. You had a wonderful, fully engaged life. I gained new insights into your character. It's a fabulous read because it shows women can have a full, happy life without kids and motherhood and a deadbeat husband. Your book destroys the stereotype of a single, lonely, older woman, pining away in their dressing gown at the breakfast table. I love it.”
GEMMA: “I have just finished reading your memoir and I thoroughly enjoyed every page of it. You write so well and the content is so interesting. I’ve written notes I want to discuss with you. I love the film references – very clever, and unique.”
GEORGE: “I said that I wouldn’t have time to read your book but having looked at the first few pages I simply cannot put it down. I’m reading it every day. It’s allowed me to do the impossible and go back to so many happy memories. I would love to talk to you about your book. It’s fantastic.”
LILLI: “Just finished your memoir. Congratulations! I especially loved the last chapter. But the whole book is a testament to you and your strength. It was a privilege to read.”
TONI: “Finished your excellent book last night. I will miss the daily company of your writing - clear, honest, generous, funny, wise…Fangirl wants to buy you a cocktail and bend your ear with fan questions!”
