Reckoning

In this extraordinary memoir, Magda Szubanski describes her journey of self-discovery from a suburban childhood, haunted by the demons of her father’s espionage activities in wartime Poland and by her secret awareness of her sexuality, to the complex dramas of adulthood and her need to find out the truth about herself and her family. With courage and compassion she addresses her own frailties and fears, and asks the big questions about life, about the shadows we inherit and the gifts we pass on.Honest, poignant, utterly captivating, Reckoning announces the arrival of a fearless writer and natural storyteller. It will touch the lives of its listeners.

Magda Szubanski is one of Australia’s best-known and most-loved performers. She began her career in sketch comedy shows before creating the iconic character of Sharon Strzelecki in ABC-TV’s Kath and Kim. She has performed in film, television and stage shows in Australia and Internationally.Her credits include Babe, Babe: Pig in the City, The Golden Compass, Happy Feet, Goddess, Bran Nue Dae, Rake, Guys and Dolls. She lives in Melbourne. Reckoning is her first book. Magda Szubanski is one of Australia’s best-known and most-loved performers. She began her career in sketch comedy shows before creating the iconic character of Sharon Strzelecki in ABC-TV’s Kath and Kim. She has performed in film, television and stage shows in Australia and Internationally.Her credits include Babe, Babe: Pig in the City, The Golden Compass, Happy Feet, Goddess, Bran Nue Dae, Rake, Guys and Dolls. She lives in Melbourne. Reckoning is her first book.

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