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Bearings
Are we slaves to destiny or architects of our own fate? Bearings is about challenging the course of our lives as well as keeping a foothold during unpredictable times.
In this affecting novella and collection of stories, Leah Swann burrows deep into the souls of her characters to reveal universal complexities, frailties and strengths. From searching for love to coping with grief, Bearings provides a map of the human condition, deftly drawn by an exciting new Australian talent with a sharp eye for instinctive behaviours and emotional truths.
In this affecting novella and collection of stories, Leah Swann burrows deep into the souls of her characters to reveal universal complexities, frailties and strengths. From searching for love to coping with grief, Bearings provides a map of the human condition, deftly drawn by an exciting new Australian talent with a sharp eye for instinctive behaviours and emotional truths.
198 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2011
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April 3, 2021
avg rating - 4
this was a really really strong and engrossing collection of stories! i liked every single one, which gives ‘bearings’ the privilege of being the only collection of which that is true! individual ratings are under the spoiler tag, but ‘slow to learn’ and ‘lovest thou me’ were by far the standouts.
this was a really really strong and engrossing collection of stories! i liked every single one, which gives ‘bearings’ the privilege of being the only collection of which that is true! individual ratings are under the spoiler tag, but ‘slow to learn’ and ‘lovest thou me’ were by far the standouts.
December 7, 2017
Six stars
March 5, 2014
I love this book. Criminally underrated.
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