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Bypass: The Story of a Road

Michael McGirr

A classic in its own right, this personal and public memoir by one of Australia’s most observant and genial writers graces our bookshelves once again.

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Things You Get for Free

Michael McGirr

Rich with charm and wisdom, this travelogue/memoir by a priest who takes his indomitable mother on the European honeymoon she and her late husband never got around to taking is…

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Ideas to Save Your Life: Philosophy for Wisdom, Solace and Pleasure

Michael McGirr

A profound, uplifting and accessible introduction to key philosophical ideas and their relevance to everyday life.

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Books that Saved My Life: Reading for Wisdom, Solace and Pleasure

Michael McGirr

A profound, funny and uplifting collection of reminiscences about a life in books, now available in a smaller, competitively priced format.

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Things You Get For Free

Michael McGirr

We live in a torrent of words - from radio and television, books and newspapers, and now from the internet. This book includes essays that explore curiosities in odd corners…

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