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The Day the Old Life Ended

Adam Fitzgerald reads the new novel by the award-winning author Tim Winton. Fierce and lyrical, this is the story of survival and self-discovery in the Australian outback.

Adam Fitzgerald reads the new novel by the acclaimed author Tim Winton. Set in Western Australia, this is a heartwrenchingly brutal and yet lyrical tale of survival in the outback featuring the irrepressible Jaxie Clackton. Still in his teens, damaged, sullen and angry, Jaxie's life has always been harsh. He's grown up in a world of knives and guns, hunters and drinkers. But things are about to change for Jaxie. But then, you must always be careful what you wish for...

Writer: Tim Winton is Australia's most acclaimed contemporary novelist. He has won the Miles Franklin Award four times. His books include: Shallows, Riders, Cloudstreet and Breath.
Abridger: Richard Hamilton
Reader: Adam Fitzgerald
Producer: Justine Willett.

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Mon 2 Jul 2018 22:45

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Reader Adam Fitzgerald
Author Tim Winton
Abridger Richard Hamilton
Producer Justine Willett

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  • Mon 2 Jul 2018 22:45

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