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y separately published work icon Women's Circus : Leaping Off the Edge anthology   poetry   prose   biography  
Note: Many of the illustrations for the book are by Nicole Hunter.
Issue Details: First known date: 1997... 1997 Women's Circus : Leaping Off the Edge
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Contents

* Contents derived from the North Melbourne, Flemington - North Melbourne area, Melbourne - North, Melbourne, Victoria,:Spinifex Press , 1997 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
An Herstorical Perspective, Jean Taylor , single work criticism (p. 6-7)
Taking Over the Butter Housei"It wouldn't melt in their mouths", Patricia Sykes , single work poetry (p. 7-8)
Chancei"Beginning to make choices, beginning to make changes,", Jude Johns , single work poetry (p. 33)
The Journey towards Healing, Jen Jordan , single work prose
Jen Jordan writes of the work of recovery and healing achieved by the Women's Circus for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. She writes: 'The Women's Circus provided opportunities for survivors to honour each other's strength and spirit of endurance, to speak the unspeakable without fear of denial, rejection or withdrawal, and thus to reframe their experiences in an atmosphere of mutual acceptance, respect and understanding' (38).
 (p. 37-40)
Fragment 1 : Map 42i"It haunts me, self doubt", Nadia Angelini , single work poetry (p. 40)
A Survivor Within the Circus, Linda Wilson , single work autobiography (p. 41-42)
Fragment 2 : Map 42i"Finding pure love in true self expression", Nadia Angelini , single work poetry (p. 43)
Fragment 3 : Map 42i"an energy field of women come together", Nadia Angelini , single work poetry (p. 45)
In Memory of Jen Jordan, Linda Wilson , single work obituary (p. 46)
The Web (for Jen Jordan)i"Don't laugh you said", Patricia Sykes , single work poetry (p. 47)
Immigrant Women, Vig Geddes , single work prose
Vig Geddes writes of efforts made by the Women's Circus to attract women from diverse cultural communities to join the Circus. She mentions the translation of pamphlets and the use of ethnic radio and press to promote awareness of the Women's Circus's activities.
 (p. 48-51)
Crossing Cultural Barriers : Interview, Louise Radcliffe-Smith (interviewer), single work interview (p. 51-54)
The Same Chance, Franca Stadler , single work autobiography (p. 55-56)
Trapezei"There is a trapeze", Susan Hawthorne , single work poetry (p. 56)
Contrary Mary Joins the Women's Circusi"On join-up day", Patricia Sykes , single work poetry (p. 59)
Poems from the Body, Patricia Sykes , single work autobiography (p. 60-61)
Masksi"Masks", Susan Hawthorne , single work poetry (p. 62)
Act/Don't Act Your Age (for POW, the Over 40 Performing Circus Women)i"For consider the old truth", Patricia Sykes , single work poetry (p. 63)
Circus Art, Nicole Hunter , single work autobiography
Nicole Hunter writes of how her involvement with the Women's Circus led to her gaining confidence to become a freelance graphic artist.
 (p. 69-70)
Meeting Deadlines : From Performer to Arts Administrator, Mandy Grinblat , single work autobiography
Mandy Grinblat writes of her experiences with the Women's Circus, beginning with juggling and being part of human pyramids, and later working in the administrative side of an arts organisation.
 (p. 73-74)
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