Ian Cuthbertson Ian Cuthbertson i(A117451 works by)
Gender: Male
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1 2 y separately published work icon Doujon's Heart Greg Callaghan , Ian Cuthbertson , Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2015 8858665 2015 single work biography

'The extraordinary story of how the gift of a heart gave meaning to a senseless tragedy and inspired a lifelong friendship between two families.

'When 20-year-old Australian Doujon Zammit was bashed by bouncers on a Greek island in July 2008, his tragic story made headlines in both Australia and Greece. Doujon had sustained terrible head injuries and would not recover. His grief-stricken parents, Oliver and Rosemarie, honoured Doujon's previous wish to be an organ donor, and Oliver became famous overnight in Australia and in Greece when he announced that Doujon's organs would be donated to Greek recipients.

'The day Doujon received his fatal injuries was also the day 31-year-old Greek-Australian journalist Kosta Gribilas was given a death sentence in a hospital in Athens. Critically ill with virus-induced heart failure, he was told he had only two weeks to live. Without an urgent transplant, Kosta knew he would soon die. He'd followed Doujon's story on TV, and even as he watched Oliver's emotional announcement, Kosta hadn't thought he might be saved - the doctors didn't want to give him false hope. On 2 August, after an emotional farewell to partner Poppy and his family and friends, Kosta drifted asleep for what he thought was going to be the last time. A day later he woke up with Doujon's heart beating in his chest and the life he'd longed for now ahead of him.

'Because of the public nature of Doujon's fatal attack, Kosta met Rosemarie and Oliver when they visited Athens. It was to be the beginning of an extraordinary, heartwarming friendship that would sustain both families through the dark days to come - a roller-coaster course of events neither family could have possibly predicted. Through all this, Kosta is constantly reminded of Doujon's remarkable gift: 'How can I ever forget Doujon, when every heartbeat reminds me how blessed I am?'

'A beautiful, inspiring story about two families united by tragedy and how a selfless and courageous gift of love keeps on giving to this day. ' (Publication summary)

1 It's Not Political Satire but It Is Funny Ian Cuthbertson , 2011 single work column
— Appears in: The Australian , 21 September 2011; (p. 21)
1 A Scary Game of Murder in the Dark Ian Cuthbertson , 2011 single work column
— Appears in: The Australian , 7 June 2011; (p. 14)
1 Painter Draws Win from Luhrmann's Weakness Ian Cuthbertson , 2011 single work column
— Appears in: The Australian , 4 May 2011; (p. 3)
Vincent Fantauzzo has been named the $150,000 winner of the 2011 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize for his work of Baz Lurhmann titled Off Screen.
1 Another Side of the King's Speech Saviour Ian Cuthbertson , 2011 single work column
— Appears in: The Australian , 4 February 2011; (p. 17)
1 Belvoir Scoops the Pool Ian Cuthbertson , 2011 single work column
— Appears in: The Australian , 18 January 2011; (p. 15)
1 These Mad Bastards are Naturals Ian Cuthbertson , 2011 single work column
— Appears in: The Australian , 19 January 2011; (p. 8)
1 The Bloke Stripped Bare Ian Cuthbertson , 2010 single work criticism
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian Magazine , 13-14 November 2010; (p. 25)
Editor's note: 'The local version of lad lit exposes the secret erotic life of the Average Aussie male.'
1 Confessions of a High-Kickin' Chorus Girl Ian Cuthbertson , 2010 single work biography
— Appears in: The Australian , 27 October 2010; (p. 18)
1 Monstrous Vision of City's First 200 Years Ian Cuthbertson , 2010 single work review
— Appears in: The Australian , 17 September 2010; (p. 17)

— Review of Leviathan Stefo Nantsou , 2010 single work drama
1 Youth with a Fine Pedigree Ian Cuthbertson , 2010 single work column
— Appears in: The Australian , 23 February 2010; (p. 15)
1 This Doc's Writing is Readable Ian Cuthbertson , 2010 single work column
— Appears in: The Australian , 26 January 2010; (p. 6)
1 A New Twist on the Jolly Swagman's Fate Ian Cuthbertson , 2010 single work column
— Appears in: The Australian , 20 January 2010; (p. 3)
Gavin Lockley has written a new version of Waltzing Matilda.
1 A Colourful Life and Legacy Ian Cuthbertson , 2009 single work column
— Appears in: The Australian , 18 December 2009; (p. 17)
1 Belvoir Brouhaha Ian Cuthbertson , 2009 single work column
— Appears in: The Australian , 8 December 2009; (p. 14)
1 Country Town Touched by 'the Breaker' Ian Cuthbertson , Gavin Lower , 2009 single work column
— Appears in: The Australian , 18 November 2009; (p. 8)
1 Review : Pearlie Ian Cuthbertson , 2009 single work review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 3-4 October 2009; (p. 34)

— Review of Pearlie Wendy Harmer , Stu Connolly , Sam Carroll , R. A. Spratt , 2008 series - publisher film/TV
1 For Describers, Hearing is a Play Worth Seeing Ian Cuthbertson , 2009 single work column
— Appears in: The Australian , 8 September 2009; (p. 15)
1 Hoges and Kenny Tackle Loss with Laughter Ian Cuthbertson , 2009 single work column
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 15-16 August 2009; (p. 3)
1 Brothers Push Boundaries of Hyper-Reality Ian Cuthbertson , 2009 single work review
— Appears in: The Australian , 3 July 2009; (p. 10)

— Review of Affection Raimondo Cortese , 2007 single work drama
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