Brutal, 9781923042148
Paperback
Courageous journalist’s family history unlocks strength after devastating injury.

Brutal

A Story of Survival

$37.07

  • Paperback

    280 pages

  • Release Date

    31 October 2023

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Summary

Brutal is a story within a story.

Former ABC journalist Paula Nagel, a household name in the early years of current affairs television, has led a dramatic life.

While recovering from a double mastectomy she begins writing the story of her family, in particular her risk-taking SP bookie father, to help her understand her world. As the chapters emerge, full of colourful characters and secrets uncovered, she suffers a horrific injury. Her extraordinary recovery reveals w…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781923042148
ISBN-10:1923042149
Author:Paula Nagel
Publisher:Wakefield Press
Imprint:Wakefield Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:280
Release Date:31 October 2023
Weight:472g
Dimensions:23mm x 255mm x 88mm
About The Author

Paula Nagel

Paula Nagel was South Australia’s first female presenter of ABC television’s This Day Tonight, making her small-screen debut in 1967. She worked for the national broadcaster for 21 years before transitioning to roles in the boardroom, marketing, sponsorship, and headhunting. From 2006 to 2010, she served as International Education Adviser to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. In 2014, she was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for her significant contribution to higher education, the arts, and the community.

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