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Mandy Sayer

    1 janvier 1963

    Mandy Sayer est une romancière et écrivaine de non-fiction acclamée dont l'œuvre explore les aspects cachés de la société avec un aperçu pénétrant de la condition humaine. Elle est connue pour sa prose riche et évocatrice, qui plonge les lecteurs dans des récits complexes. L'écriture de Sayer met souvent au jour des vérités inconnues et extraordinaires sur le monde que nous habitons, révélant des couches souvent négligées. Sa voix distinctive offre une perspective unique sur les complexités de la vie.

    Traumzeit für Alice
    Tod in der Traumstadt
    Australian Gypsies
    Misfits and Me
    Love in the Years of Lunacy
    Those Dashing McDonagh Sisters
    • Those Dashing McDonagh Sisters

      Australia's first female filmmaking team: The incredible story of three Australian filmmaking pioneers

      • 354pages
      • 13 heures de lecture
      4,0(21)Évaluer

      The McDonagh sisters revolutionized Australian cinema by establishing the country's first female-run film production company from 1926 to 1933. Paulette, one of the few women directors globally, alongside her sisters Phyllis, who managed production and publicity, and Isabel, who starred in leading roles, challenged the traditional themes of "haystack movies." Their innovative approach introduced an exciting urban modernity to Australian film, marking a significant shift in the industry's focus and representation.

      Those Dashing McDonagh Sisters
    • Love in the Years of Lunacy

      • 336pages
      • 12 heures de lecture
      3,8(5)Évaluer

      Set in 1940s Sydney, the narrative unfolds the poignant love story between a white female jazz saxophonist and a black American GI. Their relationship navigates the complexities of race and societal expectations during a tumultuous era, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of love in a divided world. The novel weaves together themes of passion, identity, and cultural conflict, offering an inspiring exploration of connection amidst adversity.

      Love in the Years of Lunacy
    • Misfits and Me

      Collected Non-fiction

      • 256pages
      • 9 heures de lecture

      The narrative begins with a heartfelt childhood memory of a young girl who forms an innocent and profound bond with a disabled newspaper vendor outside the Empire Hotel. Her affection for him transcends societal norms, highlighting themes of love, acceptance, and the beauty of human connection. Through these early experiences, the story sets the stage for exploring deeper relationships and the impact of misfits in her life.

      Misfits and Me
    • Australian Gypsies

      • 320pages
      • 12 heures de lecture

      Today, roughly 100,000 Gypsies call Australia home, yet their experiences have never been included in any official histories of the country. In this volume, award-winning memoirist and novelist Mandy Sayer weaves together a wide- ranging history of Gypsies in Australia. Given their blessing to tell their stories, Sayer also demolishes some longstanding but baseless myths along the way.

      Australian Gypsies