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Felicity Allen, Nora Laughlin, Cheryl Critchley, Paul Gray, Francesca Cann, Greg Thom, Sashi Thapa

2005

Overview

THE story of the marriage and professional lives of actors [Sheila Hancock] and [JOHN THAW]. A touching, real chronicle of both careers, the achingly sad childhood of Thaw and loving one of Hancock. Through the Depression to present day calamities, a gritty account of the death of one partner -- Thaw -- and the grief and gradual acceptance of life alone by a gutsy woman. N.L. THE world news will make more sense if you read this practical guide to the \"big five\" religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. [John Dickson], a Sydney Christian and historian, simply and positively dissects the religions' history, beliefs and rituals. Though he ignores concerns such as the oppression of women and gays by some faiths, the book provides a good grounding for those who want to know why Jews don't believe in Jesus or why Muslims pray five times a day. C.C. RETURNED soldier Billy Greer's story gives the reader an insight to post-World War II Britain. [Clare Francis] paints a realistic picture of a country in 1946 having to cope with food, fuel and housing shortages, plus the unexpected influx of Polish soldiers who can't or won't go home. Apart from these burdens, Billy and other characters in the Somerset Wetlands endure the harshest winter in 100 years, and plough through personal dramas. This book has it all - - war atrocities, racism, suspected murder, a suicide and romance. F.C.

• Publisher: News Limited
• Subject: Hancock, Sheila / Thaw, John