IMPERFECT MEMORIES EXPLORES THE RELIEF OF STORYTELLING, DELVING DEEP INTO WORKS BUILT FROM REMINISCENCE AND DISCONNECTION, HUMOUR, STRENGTH AND LOVE... For many, telling stories is a means of survival, of making it through days, weeks, months, years. But capturing the past is tumultuous and flawed at best, influenced always by our capability to grasp the fleeting moments when we can... In this collection, some of Australia's most talented authors weave threads of their lives - in familiar settings in Australia and in unfamiliar settings in India, Italy, England, Turkey, Russia and beyond. These powerfully evocative and poignant reflections help make sense of their personal and collective experiences. Author contributions within are from: DENNIS ALTMANDESMOND MANDERSON JOHN BAILEYLENORE MANDERSON KAVITA BEDFORDLINDA MEADES KERRIE CLARKEJILL MOONIE KATE COLE-ADAMSKALPANA RAM JEANNE DALYK.M. REES ROSALIE HAMALFREDA STRESSAC CHRISTOPHER HOUSTONBARBARA TONER MARCIA JACOBSSUSAN WALD MICHAEL JACKSONBIFF WARD MEGAN JENNAWAYL.L. WYNN PETER KENNEALLY "A great collection of stories and thoughts by some wonderful writers who capture real life in their words and in our hearts..." Sharon, Readalot Magazine reviewer