Two very different books explore the lives of those living with complex trauma, arguing for a nuanced understanding.
- Associate Lecturer in Creative Writing, University of Sydney
After Anita Lane died, former collaborator Nick Cave said she “despised the concept of the muse but was everybody’s”. Meera Atkinson highlights her achievements – with help from those who knew her.
Now, for the first time in Australian history, trauma is trending in the wider public discourse. What does this shift in public consciousness mean, and where is it taking us?
The media often reflects personal and professional biases and community misunderstandings about trauma.
If you were in charge of the new parliamentary book club, what Australian book would you want your representative to read? Our experts weigh in.
Do you read Australia’s First Nations writers? If not, why not? The time is well overdue for non-indigenous Australians to engage with the original inhabitants of the country.
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