Sweet Nothings, 9781761151859
Paperback
Professors’ sweet words hide power, betrayal, and lasting scars on students.

Sweet Nothings

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  • Paperback

    320 pages

  • Release Date

    30 June 2025

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Summary

Sweet Nothings: A Gripping Exploration of Power, Sex, and Betrayal in Academia

Thirty years on from The First Stone, Madison Griffiths is ready to blow the conversation wide open

The professor who whispers sweet nothings into his students’ ears makes sweet nothings out of them.

Sweet Nothings is a gripping account of four women’s interwoven stories in the wake of having once been students who embarked on romantic relationsh…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781761151859
ISBN-10:1761151851
Author:Madison Griffiths
Publisher:Ultimo Press
Imprint:Ultimo Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:320
Release Date:30 June 2025
Weight:346g
Dimensions:36mm x 456mm x 157mm
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Critics Review

The book navigates the complexities of imbalanced – but ultimately consensual and adult – relationships with ethical clarity and stunning poetry. * ArtsHub *poetic meditations on sex, power and desire * Guardian *She writes in an idiosyncratic, poetic and personal way that makes her account al the more impressive and forceful. * Sydney Morning Herald *

About The Author

Madison Griffiths

Madison Griffiths is an author, artist and producer. Her debut book Tissue (Ultimo Press) was released in 2023, and is a boldly poetic meditation on abortion and what it has the power to represent. She is the co-producer of Tender, a podcast that tracks the journey of individuals as they decide to leave an abusive relationship. In 2022, she was awarded the Walkley Foundation Our Watch Award for Excellence in Reporting on Violence Against Women, alongside co-producer, Beth Atkinson-Quinton. Her work largely centres around the lived experiences of women, especially those whose realities are shrouded in stigma, opposition and rebellion.

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