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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... Nan . Nan's sense of timing was perfect ; when she heard the chain being pulled , she walked quickly to her room and locked herself in . I later realised that the time Mum spent in the toilet was her only chance for peace and quiet ...
... Nan . Nan's sense of timing was perfect ; when she heard the chain being pulled , she walked quickly to her room and locked herself in . I later realised that the time Mum spent in the toilet was her only chance for peace and quiet ...
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... Nan's reaction . ' Nan's right , Sally ' , she said , much to Nan's surprise . ' You shouldn't spend that money just to look at dirt . What will it achieve ? There's no one up there we know . What are you going to do , anyway , walk up ...
... Nan's reaction . ' Nan's right , Sally ' , she said , much to Nan's surprise . ' You shouldn't spend that money just to look at dirt . What will it achieve ? There's no one up there we know . What are you going to do , anyway , walk up ...
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... Nan's fear of going before she was ready . They had little talks about it , during which Ruth would reassure her . Nan and Ruth had conflicted in the past , they were both stubborn , but as Ruth nursed her so tenderly , she came to mean ...
... Nan's fear of going before she was ready . They had little talks about it , during which Ruth would reassure her . Nan and Ruth had conflicted in the past , they were both stubborn , but as Ruth nursed her so tenderly , she came to mean ...
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