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"Sexual assault does not diminish; relations between the sexes do not improve; litigation balloons. There has to be a better way."
Germaine Greer in On Rape
"There’s no TV show that can’t be improved by watching it from a bubble bath while drinking whisky."
James Jeffrey in my family and other animus
"Quietude is not living in frustration, knowing you’ve never risked; but risking and failing, knowing you’ve at least tried."
Nikki Gemmell in On Quiet
"Only by listening to the howling winds scattered throughout the pages of our history can we hear the clues needed to face future challenges."
Joëlle Gergis in Sunburnt Country
"While once a woman might have dreamt of a room of her own, now many have a whole home of their own, and other women can be envious of such freedoms."
Clare Payne in One
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"Faith required effort that was beyond me. Doubt was instinctive."
Leigh Sales in On Doubt
From the blog
5 books to read this Anzac Day
Over the decades we have spent documenting the Australian national story, MUP have delved into the Australia's involvement in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. Here are some of our must-read picks from the collection.
Spreading the Word: A Celebration of James Jeffrey's My Family and Other Animus
#Toastface brought together booklovers, booksellers and the beautiful ode to family from James Jeffrey. Here's a toast to my family and other animus! Here's a toast to all those who helped us launch the book!
