Cirrus@Austlit

'Ash and Destiny enjoy a happy life in Melbourne with their young son, Tomas, a large and slightly dysfunctional family, a successful art gallery, and Destiny’s new exhibition about to debut. But everything changes for Ash on one extremely hot Summer Solstice when a car crash leaves his family shattered.

'Waking in hospital Ash knows his whole life has been flipped on its head and his long journey to adjusting to loss and pain is just about to begin. But as time passes both Ash and Destiny struggle to return to their normal life in Melbourne.

'When all seems to be lost and stagnating in their lives, the option to move to country Victoria presents itself. An unlikely move for the city-dwelling couple turns into a new and rejuvenating experience that is the start of a new family, connection to old family, and a healing process for all, despite more disasters looming in the distance.' (Publication summary) 

'Blaise sets off to celebrate her 50th birthday to give gratitude for her life – a walk of 50 days for fifty years, following the Way of St James in the north of Spain.

'What Blaise learns on the Camino de Santiago is gradual, just like the step-by-step journey of over 800 kilometres by foot. With each passing day, the pilgrimage brings more knowledge and understanding into her heart. Beliefs she’s always carried blossom into truths that remain with her well after she returns home to Australia.

'50 Days for Fifty Years is a gorgeous fullcolour memoir that celebrates a journey through life, and the realisations that come with a long, contemplative sabbatical.

'This is a perfect guide for anyone thinking about taking their own pilgrimage along this ancient path.'

(Source: publisher's blurb)

'In the early 1970s, a single mother and her four children find themselves alone on the east coast of New South Wales. They join the ‘Back to the Earth Movement’ at the idyllic land known as ‘Tralfamadore’.

'Lyn and her children choose a spot on a hill bound by a river and creek, building a home using river stones and found objects. They sustain themselves on homegrown produce and fresh air.

'For Blaise and her siblings, as well as children from the other homes scattered in the bush amongst nine dwellings, life is unrestrained and full of adventure.

'Eventually, many of the Tralfamadorians leave to become sannyassins as part of the Rajneesh Movement in India, wearing orange and changing their names, but not before they’ve brought a little Indian culture to the bush.

'The Road to Tralfamadore is Bathed in River Water is a memoir that depicts a childhood full of both naïvety and wisdom during an era of radical social change.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

Journey is a collection of people's experiences with breast cancer, whether they've gone through breast cancer themselves, or loved or cared for somebody who has. It's hoped that through sharing experiences others might gain insights or assurance that will help them through what they're facing.

'Cheeky Monkey thinks he’s not worthwhile. School’s too hard and he wants to give up. But with encouragement and perseverance knows he can make it!

'Who is a Cheeky Monkey is a fun and educational adventure for kids, and teaches us lessons in life about believing in ourselves. The background behind the book, however, is much more telling, with global ramifications that will astound and move you.' (Publication summary)

'[untitled] is a bi-annual anthology of prose produced by Busybird Publishing & Design which looks at promoting and giving exposure to the work of emerging writers.

'Our mission statement is simple: to produce great stories you can sink your teeth into.'

Source: [untitled] website, http://www.untitledonline.com.au/
Sighted: 09/05/2011