My PlaceTraces the experiences of Sally Morgan's life, growing up in Perth in the 50s & 60s. Through the memories and images of her childhood and adolescence, vague hints and echoes begin to emerge and a fascinating story unfolds - a mystery of identity, complete with clues and suggested solutions. |
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... Jill was starting school , I felt sure I would not be so lonely with her there . As we joined the small groups of children and parents walking to school that morning , I watched Jill curiously . She seemed neither excited nor daunted by ...
... Jill was starting school , I felt sure I would not be so lonely with her there . As we joined the small groups of children and parents walking to school that morning , I watched Jill curiously . She seemed neither excited nor daunted by ...
Page 98
... Jill was right , I did live in a world of my own . She was much more attune to our social environment . It was important for her to be accepted at school , because she enjoyed being there . All I wanted to do was stay home . ' You know , ...
... Jill was right , I did live in a world of my own . She was much more attune to our social environment . It was important for her to be accepted at school , because she enjoyed being there . All I wanted to do was stay home . ' You know , ...
Page 354
... Jill and I sat watching Nan sleep . Jill whispered , ' Doesn't seem fair , does it ? ' . ' How do you mean ? ' ' Well , we're only just coming to terms with everything , finding ourselves , what we really are . And now , she's dying ...
... Jill and I sat watching Nan sleep . Jill whispered , ' Doesn't seem fair , does it ? ' . ' How do you mean ? ' ' Well , we're only just coming to terms with everything , finding ourselves , what we really are . And now , she's dying ...
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