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Issue Details: First known date: 2022... 2022 Turning Points : 25 Remarkable Australians and the Moments That Changed Their Lives
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'‘The thought began to form in my mind that many people would have a powerful story to tell about a turning point that led to them finding their purpose — their passion.’

'When historian Mary Ryllis Clark came across her copy of Austrian philosopher and Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl’s A Man’s Search for Meaning , she was struck by the idea that ‘the purpose of life is to live a life of purpose’. This propelled her on a journey to seek out and interview those individuals whose stories had inspired her.

'Historian Henry Reynolds could not keep silent about the racial injustice he witnessed in Australian life, and it changed the course of his career. Whistleblower Andrew Wilkie made the brave decision to tell the truth about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. Actor Jack Charles ’s discovery of the Malumani healing program, developed by a fellow survivor of the Stolen Generation, set him on a path of self-discovery. Anthony Bartl , who has no use of his limbs, was not expected to survive after a terrible accident, yet he has travelled widely and is an inspiration to people living with a disability.

'From Julie Spriggs , who became the seventh physiotherapist working in Ethiopia, treating tuberculosis, to Gia-Yen Luong , the daughter of Vietnamese refugees who is committed to raising the standard of education in state schools in Australia, the 25 individuals in this collection all share a moment that changed the course of their future, sparking them to live a life of passion and purpose — and in turn enriching the lives of others.' (Publication summary)

With a foreword by Brenda Niall, this collection brings to life stories of triumph and tragedy, hope and survival. Other contributors include Robyn Davidson , Gillian Triggs , Inala Cooper , Anna Funder , Peter Doherty , Allan Fels , Fiona Patten and Elizabeth Chong .

Contents

* Contents derived from the Clayton, Murrumbeena - Oakleigh - Springvale area, Melbourne South East, Melbourne, Victoria,:Monash University Publishing , 2022 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Henry Reynolds, Henry Reynolds , single work biography
Anna Funder, Anna Funder , single work biography
Peter Doherty, Peter Doherty , single work biography
Anthony Bartl, Anthony Bartl , single work biography
Robyn Davidson, Robyn Davidson , single work biography
Fiona Patten, Fiona Patten , single work biography
Gabrielle 'Didi' Dowling, Gabrielle Dowling , single work biography
Jack Charles, Jack Charles , single work biography
Gillian Triggs, Gillian Triggs , single work biography
Andrew Wilkie, Andrew Wilkie , single work biography
Julie Sprigg, Julie Sprigg , single work biography
Inala Cooper, Inala Cooper , single work biography
Stephanie Alexander, Stephanie Alexander , single work biography
Allan Fels, Allan Fels , single work biography
Meliesa Judge, Meliesa Judge , single work biography
Jane Rowe, Jane Rowe , single work biography
Peter Sharp, Peter Sharp , single work biography
Elena Kats-Chernin, Elena Kats-Chernin , single work biography
Yuot Ajang Alaak, Yuot Alaak , single work biography
Siobhan Stagg, Siobhan Stagg , single work biography

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