Why should you read it?
Hello, Beautiful! – Hannie
Rayson
Thoroughly entertaining!
The individual stories combine to convey a life lived to the
fullest. The stories are interwoven with
humour, drama and a raw honesty. The
descriptions of people, places and the fashion of the times add to the pleasure
of this memoir. Would love to have seen
some accompanying photos; particularly of Brighton in the early days of
Hannie’s childhood.
What’s it about?
I
realise that, despite all the references to my longing to be a writer, two
things are apparent. The first is that I don’t actually do much writing; the
second is that my teenage reflections display absolutely no talent for it. My
Diary is prima facie evidence of self-delusion on a grand scale.
A memoir in parts, from one of Australia’s
best-loved playwrights.
Hannie Rayson—writer, mother, daughter, sister,
wife, romantic, adventuress, parking-spot optimist—has spent a lifetime giving
voice to others in the many roles she has written for stage and television.
In her new book, she shines the spotlight on
herself. This collection of stories from a dramatic life radiate with the great
warmth and humour that has made Hannie one of the best-known playwrights in the
country. From a childhood in Brighton to a urinary tract infection in Spain,
from a body buried under the house to a play on a tram, Hello, Beautiful!
captures a life behind the scenes—a life of tender moments, hilarious
encounters and, inevitably, drama.
‘A
book of beautifully crafted, free-flowing vignettes that illuminates with
warmth and humour.‘ Australian
‘It
was a pleasure to read such a refreshing take on the genre of memoir, written
with skill, warmth and optimism. Like every good theatrical experience, you are
left wanting more.’ Good
Reading
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