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Issue Details: First known date: 2022... 2022 Hard Knocks
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'Hard Knocks is a collection of interviews by Fiona Scott-Norman with famous and successful Australians who had a tough time at school – either being bullied, not fitting in, or facing other adversities.

'The concept for the book is simple: many of the most popular Australians today were outsiders when they were at school. Not only did they ‘get through’ those difficult times, their school experiences helped shape them into the strong, resilient individuals they are today. The book is truly inspiring, sending the message that school is only a small part of your life and a bright future is still possible, no matter what the circumstances you have to deal with when young. As such, it will provide comfort and perspective to the one-in-four students in Australia affected by bullying, as well as their parents.

'Featuring contributions from: Missy Higgins (musician), Tiffiny Hall (TV), Eddie Perfect (actor), Megan Washington (musician), Brendan Cowell (actor), Mo’Ju (musician), Adam Goodes (AFL), Charlie Pickering (TV), Kate Miller-Heidke (musician), Penny Wong (politician), Benjamin Law (writer), Judith Lucy (comedian), Paul Capsis (musician), Holden Sheppard (writer), Mo’Ju (musician) and Carly Findlay (writer).' (Publication summary)

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • South Melbourne, South Melbourne - Port Melbourne area, Melbourne - Inner South, Melbourne, Victoria,: Affirm Press , 2022 .
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      Extent: 288p.
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      • Published 22 January 2022
      ISBN: 9781922626875

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Works about this Work

Book Review : Hard Knocks, Edited by Fiona Scott-Norman Susan Francis , 2022 single work review
— Appears in: ArtsHub , February 2022;

— Review of Hard Knocks Fiona Scott-Norman , 2022 selected work interview

'I get knocked down, I get up again: stories of bullying in schools.'

Book Review : Hard Knocks, Edited by Fiona Scott-Norman Susan Francis , 2022 single work review
— Appears in: ArtsHub , February 2022;

— Review of Hard Knocks Fiona Scott-Norman , 2022 selected work interview

'I get knocked down, I get up again: stories of bullying in schools.'

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