Longlisted for the 2018 Stella Prize 

Anaesthesia: The Gift of Oblivion and the Mystery of Consciousness – Kate Cole-Adams

Nonfiction · Text Publishing

Helen Garner and her work

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“With a style that is clear and elegant, Bernadette Brennan has crafted an immensely thought-provoking and enjoyable book.”

– 2018 Stella Prize Judges

Bernadette Brennan

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Bernadette Brennan

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