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Kevin John Brophy, Emeritus Professor of Creative Writing, The University of Melbourne

In her charming ‘nanna’s book about footy’, Helen Garner writes with candour, vigilance and insight

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There are a number of good reasons you might want to read this little “nanna’s book about footy” from Helen Garner over the summer.

Maybe you are preparing to become a grandparent, or you might already be one of those blessed senior citizens. If you are, you’ll revel in the details and epiphanies of grandparenthood.

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