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1 y separately published work icon Farewell, My Pashtun Mark Frew , Sydney : Books and Writers Network , 2009 Z1852930 2009 single work novel

'When Faisal, an Afghani from the Pashtun tribe, begins attending Michael Farril’s English as a Second Language class, Michael has every reason to be terrified. This Faisal has all the external signs of being a Muslim extremist and a potential terrorist. However, as Michael gets to know Faisal, he realises that things aren’t what they originally seemed. Eventually a very strong friendship develops between these two men. In doing so, each man has to adjust his thinking to the other’s beliefs and outlooks on life. Michael has to re-evaluate his views and opinions about refugees and Muslims, and Faisal has to learn to appreciate that 'Michael’s openly gay lifestyle is one of the many aspects of the freedom granted within a country in which Faisal is seeking asylum.
From Faisal, Michael learns all about Afghanistan, its history and the current developments which caused thousands of refugees to flee the country. Michael then becomes heavily involved in a long, suspenseful and drawn out battle in order to save Faisal from being refused protection.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon From Ichang to Whale Beach David Macfarlane , Wendy Willcocks , Watsons Bay : Books and Writers Network , 2009 Z1661015 2009 single work biography Macfarlane writes of his growing up in China, his family's move to Australia, his early work experiences, marriage and family, and his career with James Hardie Industries.
1 y separately published work icon My Life: While Busy Making Other Plans Joan Kersey , Watsons Bay : Books and Writers Network , 2006 Z1575259 2006 single work autobiography
1 y separately published work icon Red Cactus : The Life of Anna Kingsford Alan Pert , Watsons Bay : Books and Writers Network , 2006 Z1436422 2006 single work biography

'Here at last, an accurate biography of the amazing Englishwoman, Anna Kingsford (1846-1888). 2nd edition now available. Anna Kingsford accomplished much of lasting value in her life, tragically cut short by consumption. Beautiful, talented and rich, she eloped with a theology student at the age of 21, and married him on the condition that she be free to pursue her own career. She owned a paper in London, then took a medical degree in Paris to aid her promotion of progressive causes. As a mystic of a high order, she received illuminations which formed the basis of her classic Hermeticwork, The Perfect Way. On invitation, she became president of the British Theosophical Society, but fell out with the irascible Madame Blavatsky to form her own Hermetic Society. She will long be remembered for her mystical works, her promotion of vegetarianism and animal welfare, and her courage in exposing cant and hypocrisy in a repressive age. Anna Kingsford's reputation has been seriously maligned in some quarters. Did she kill two Frenchmen by mind power? Was her mind taken over by a black magician? In past lives was she Mary Magdalen, Joan of Arc, and Anne Boleyn? Now, for the first time, these and other disturbing questions are answered.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon That Alz Thing Deb Benson , Watsons Bay : Books and Writers Network , 2006 20975317 2006 single work autobiography
1 1 y separately published work icon The Nothing Man Ruth Alder , Watsons Bay : Books and Writers Network , 2005 Z1224481 2005 single work novel historical fiction
1 y separately published work icon Unbelongingness : Poems & Drawings Franco Paisio , Sydney : Books and Writers Network , 2004 Z1285069 2004 selected work poetry
1 1 y separately published work icon The Exhibition Marg Girdwood , Watsons Bay : Books and Writers Network , 2004 Z1145578 2004 single work novel
1 y separately published work icon Cassandra Peel and the Wild Gods of Cyberspace J. Robert Maze , Watsons Bay : Books and Writers Network , 2004 Z1108520 2004 single work novel young adult fantasy
1 y separately published work icon Yesterday : A Novel of the Hawkesbury Doreen Rouse , Watsons Bay : Books and Writers Network , 2003 Z1410107 2003 single work novel
1 y separately published work icon Measure of the Years : A Collection, Poems and Sketches Frances Hackney , Leonie McMahon , Watsons Bay : Books and Writers Network , 2003 Z1223153 2003 selected work poetry
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