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Paperback. Condizione: New. In the aftermath of a traumatic event, a young man navigates small-town gossip, grief and recovery amidst a culture of toxic masculinity. "A heart-soaring act of literary bravery," Car Crash is a hopeful, raw coming-of-age story for our times (Trent Dalton)."Bruisingly insightful."-The Guardian  .  "Delivers from the first arresting page."-Inside Story  . "Moving, lyrical, warmly told and very funny."-Brooke Davis, author of Lost and Found  .  "Shines with a fierce intelligence."-Kristina Olsson, author of ShellWhy did he get to live, and not them? This question has plagued Lech Blaine ever since he was a teenager, when he got into a car that never arrived at its destination. Of his crew of friends who were in the car, Blaine was the only passenger who made it out unscathed. In the aftermath of the accident that sent shockwaves through his small town, Blain was thrust into the local spotlight, fielding questions from journalists, police, and feeling pressure to perform his grief in public and on social media. In a community where men were expected to be strong and silent, Blaine felt that he had no one to turn to with his complicated emotions. In Car Crash, Blaine offers an intimate, brave account of what it's like to survive a tragedy that others didn't--and a moving portrait of a young person struggling to define his own masculinity. Blaine was raised to believe that being masculine meant projecting toughness, stoicism, and dominance, and this belief leads him to alcohol and disordered eating to cope with his pain. But as Blaine finally learns to open up with family, friends, and a therapist, he comes to realize the meaning of true strength, and the power of vulnerability to bring hope and healing."Some books just have to be written. And some books just have to be read."-Trent Dalton, author of Boy Swallows Universe.

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Paperback. Condizione: New. In the aftermath of a traumatic event, a young man navigates small-town gossip, grief and recovery amidst a culture of toxic masculinity. "A heart-soaring act of literary bravery," Car Crash is a hopeful, raw coming-of-age story for our times (Trent Dalton)."Bruisingly insightful."-The Guardian  .  "Delivers from the first arresting page."-Inside Story  . "Moving, lyrical, warmly told and very funny."-Brooke Davis, author of Lost and Found  .  "Shines with a fierce intelligence."-Kristina Olsson, author of ShellWhy did he get to live, and not them? This question has plagued Lech Blaine ever since he was a teenager, when he got into a car that never arrived at its destination. Of his crew of friends who were in the car, Blaine was the only passenger who made it out unscathed. In the aftermath of the accident that sent shockwaves through his small town, Blain was thrust into the local spotlight, fielding questions from journalists, police, and feeling pressure to perform his grief in public and on social media. In a community where men were expected to be strong and silent, Blaine felt that he had no one to turn to with his complicated emotions. In Car Crash, Blaine offers an intimate, brave account of what it's like to survive a tragedy that others didn't--and a moving portrait of a young person struggling to define his own masculinity. Blaine was raised to believe that being masculine meant projecting toughness, stoicism, and dominance, and this belief leads him to alcohol and disordered eating to cope with his pain. But as Blaine finally learns to open up with family, friends, and a therapist, he comes to realize the meaning of true strength, and the power of vulnerability to bring hope and healing."Some books just have to be written. And some books just have to be read."-Trent Dalton, author of Boy Swallows Universe.

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Where will Dutton lead the Coalition?Who is Peter Dutton, and what happened to the Liberal Party? In Bad Cop, Lech Blaine traces the making of a hardman - from Queensland detective to leader of the Opposition, from property investor to minister for Home Affairs. This is a story of ambition, race and power, and a politician with a plan.Dutton became Liberal leader with a strategy to win outer-suburban and regional seats from Labor. Since then we have seen his demolition of the Voice and a rolling campaign of culture wars. What does Peter Dutton know about the Australian electorate? Has he updated Menzies' Forgotten People pitch for the age of anxiety, or will he collapse the Liberals' broad church? This revelatory portrait is sardonic, perceptive and altogether compelling."Dutton doesn't need to become prime minister to redraw the battle lines of Australian politics. His fight with Albanese over parochial voters was always going to drag the political conversation rightwards- on race, immigration, gender and the pace of a transition away from fossil fuels . Dutton's raison d'atre? Make Australia Afraid Again. Then he will offer himself as the lesser of two evils. A serious strongman for the age of anxiety."-Bad Cop, Lech BlaineThis issue also contains correspondence discussing Quarterly Essay 92, The Great Divide, from Nicole Haddow, Joseph Walker, Judith Brett, Brendan Coates & Joey Moloney, Mark Walker, Peter Tulip, Nicholas Reece, Pete Wargent, Peter Mares, Saul Eslake, Stephen Smith, Evan Thornley & Jane-Frances Kelly, and Alan Kohler. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. In the aftermath of a traumatic event, a young man navigates small-town gossip, grief and recovery amidst a culture of toxic masculinity. A heart-soaring act of literary bravery, Car Crash is a hopeful, raw coming-of-age story for our times (Trent Dalton).Bruisingly insightful.The Guardian Delivers from the first arresting page.Inside Story Moving, lyrical, warmly told and very funny.Brooke Davis, author of Lost & Found Shines with a fierce intelligence.Kristina Olsson, author of ShellWhy did he get to live, and not them? This question has plagued Lech Blaine ever since he was a teenager, when he got into a car that never arrived at its destination. Of his crew of friends who were in the car, Blaine was the only passenger who made it out unscathed. In the aftermath of the accident that sent shockwaves through his small town, Blain was thrust into the local spotlight, fielding questions from journalists, police, and feeling pressure to perform his grief in public and on social media. In a community where men were expected to be strong and silent, Blaine felt that he had no one to turn to with his complicated emotions. In Car Crash, Blaine offers an intimate, brave account of what its like to survive a tragedy that others didntand a moving portrait of a young person struggling to define his own masculinity. Blaine was raised to believe that being masculine meant projecting toughness, stoicism, and dominance, and this belief leads him to alcohol and disordered eating to cope with his pain. But as Blaine finally learns to open up with family, friends, and a therapist, he comes to realize the meaning of true strength, and the power of vulnerability to bring hope and healing.Some books just have to be written. And some books just have to be read.Trent Dalton, author of Boy Swallows Universe Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. What is it like to survive a crash that kills your best friends, and how do you move on? From an exceptional debut writer comes a stunning memoir about grief, perseverance and courage.'Scarifying and unforgettable . A brave and unsettling account.' -Tim Winton'A heart-soaring act of literary bravery' -Trent DaltonAt seventeen, Lech Blaine walked away unharmed from a car crash that killed three of his friends and left two in comas.On a May night in 2009, seven boys in Toowoomba, Queensland, piled into a car. They never arrived at their destination. The driver made a routine error, leading to a head-on collision.In the aftermath, rumours about speed and drink driving erupted. There was intense scrutiny from media and police. Lech used alcohol to numb his grief and social media to show stoicism, while secretly spiralling towards depression and disgrace.This is a riveting account of family, friendship, grief and love after tragedy. In a country where class and sport dominate, and car crashes compete with floods and pandemics for headlines, our connection with others is what propels us on. Heartbreaking and darkly hilarious, Car Crash is a story for our times.'One of the best writers of his generation' -Benjamin Law'Shines with a fierce intelligence' -Kristina Olsson'This book is for everyone - it truly captures something of "modern Australia" in a tenderly told story of one young man's tumultuous coming-of-age.' -Bri LeeShortlisted for the Queensland Premier's Award for a work of State SignificanceShortlisted for the Queensland Premier's Non-Fiction Book AwardShortlisted for the National Biography Award Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. What is it like to survive a crash that kills your best friends, and how do you move on? Car Crash is a stunning memoir about grief, perseverance and courage.'Scarifying and unforgettable . A brave and unsettling account.' -Tim Winton'Car Crash is a phenomenal book. Beautiful and dark and compelling.' -Rick MortonAt seventeen, Lech Blaine walked away unharmed from a car crash that killed three of his friends and left two in comas.On a May night in 2009, seven boys in Toowoomba, Queensland, piled into a car. They never arrived at their destination. The driver made a routine error, leading to a head-on collision.In the aftermath, false rumours about speed and drink driving erupted. There was intense scrutiny from media and police. Lech used alcohol to numb his grief and social media to show stoicism, while secretly spiralling towards depression and disgrace. This is a riveting account of family, friendship, grief and love after tragedy. In a country where class and sport dominate, and car crashes compete with floods and pandemics for headlines, our connection with others is what propels us on. Heartbreaking and darkly hilarious, Car Crash is a story for our times.'One of the best writers of his generation' -Benjamin Law'This book is for everyone - it truly captures something of "modern Australia" in a tenderly told story of one young man's tumultuous coming-of-age.' -Bri Lee Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condizione: Fine. First Edition. 156 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout.

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Paperback. , . NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.Author: Lech BlaineFormat: Paperback Number of Pages: 176Where will Dutton lead the Coalition? Who is Peter Dutton, and what happened to the Liberal Party? In Bad Cop, Lech Blaine traces the making of a hardman - from Queensland detective to leader of the Opposition, from property investor to minister for Home Affairs. This is a story of ambition, race and power, and a politician with a plan. Dutton became Liberal leader with a strategy to win outer-suburban and regional seats from Labor. Since then we have seen his demolition of the Voice and a rolling campaign of culture wars. What does Peter Dutton know about the Australian electorate? Has he updated Menzies' Forgotten People pitch for the age of anxiety, or will he collapse the Liberals' broad church? This revelatory portrait is sardonic, perceptive and altogether compelling. "Dutton doesn't need to become prime minister to redraw the battle lines of Australian politics. His fight with Albanese over parochial voters was always going to drag the political conversation rightwards- on race, immigration, gender and the pace of a transition away from fossil fuels . Dutton's raison d'atre? Make Australia Afraid Again. Then he will offer himself as the lesser of two evils. A serious strongman for the age of anxiety."-Bad Cop, Lech Blaine This issue also contains correspondence discussing Quarterly Essay 92, The Great Divide, from Nicole Haddow, Joseph Walker, Judith Brett, Brendan Coates & Joey Moloney, Mark Walker, Peter Tulip, Nicholas Reece, Pete Wargent, Peter Mares, Saul Eslake, Stephen Smith, Evan Thornley & Jane-Frances Kelly, and Alan Kohler. Paperback.

Paperback. , . NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.Author: Lech BlaineFormat: Paperback Number of Pages: 160What makes a top bloke? Does the myth of the larrikin still hold sway? And whatever happened to class in Australia? In this perceptive and often hilarious essay, Lech Blaine dissects some top blokes, with particular focus on Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese, but stretching back to Bob Hawke and Kerry Packer. This is a riveting narrative of how image conquered politics, just as globalisation engulfed the Australian economy. While many got rich and entertained, look where we ended up. Blaine shows how first Howard, then Morrison, brought a cohort of voters over to the Coalition side, "flipping" what was once working-class Labor culture. He weaves in his own experiences as he explores the persona of the Aussie larrikin. What are its hidden contradictions - can a larrikin be female, Indigenous or Muslim, say? - and how has it been transformed by an age of affluence? He makes the case that the time has come to bury a myth and for the nation to seize a new reality. "Anti-authoritarianism doesn't need the vocabulary of the bush poets, the accent of Mick Dundee or the imprimatur of the shock jocks and media tycoons to inspire social change. It sounds like Grace Tame, and acts like Behrouz Boochani, and looks like Adam Goodes." Lech Blaine, Top Blokes This issue also contains correspondence discussing Quarterly Essay 82, Exit Strategy, from Jennifer Rayner, Richard Denniss, Dennis Altman, Tanya Plibersek, Andrew Norton, Michael Wesley, Travers McLeod, Rachel Withers, Andrew Wear, and George Megalogenis. Paperback.