Leaping into Waterfalls
The enigmatic Gillian Mears
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Bernadette Brennan's "Leaping into Waterfalls" is a biography of the enigmatic Australian writer Gillian Mears.
The book delves into Mears' life and work, exploring the close relationship between her personal experiences and her writing.
Brennan examines Mears' unique style, characterized by its realism, poetic imagery, and focus on female experience.
The biography reveals Mears' struggles with illness and her complex personality, offering a nuanced portrait of a significant Australian writer.
It's a compelling exploration of a life lived fully and honestly.
The book delves into Mears' life and work, exploring the close relationship between her personal experiences and her writing.
Brennan examines Mears' unique style, characterized by its realism, poetic imagery, and focus on female experience.
The biography reveals Mears' struggles with illness and her complex personality, offering a nuanced portrait of a significant Australian writer.
It's a compelling exploration of a life lived fully and honestly.
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Mentioned by Bernadette Brennan as one of the most important Australian writers of the last 40 years.
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