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Books and blogs by David Gormley-O'Brien
Spanning Federation, two world wars, the Depression, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Cowra Breakout, the British Commonwealth occupation of Japan and the long road to peace, the Becoming Australia series captures the humour, hardship, and humanity of ordinary Australians living in extraordinary times.
For readers who cherish meticulously researched historical fiction, An Attractive Naivety and Ashes and Sakura together form a vivid, unflinching, and ultimately hopeful account of Australia’s coming of age in the twentieth century.
What readers are saying
An attractive naivetySaraIt’s always intriguing when a novel brings historical events to life through compelling characters and rich storytelling. An Attractive Naivity is a revelation of little-known events in Australia's early modern period, brought to life through the lens of personal stories. The characters are an engaging multi-generational family group, beguiling us through these historical moments. Their trials, hopes and joys are deeply moving and bring an extra dimension to this period of significant change. Unsurprisingly, there were moments in this debut novel where the writer was still finding his voice. Overall, I found the experience of reading this book both absorbing, fascinating and enjoyable. I look forward to future books to explore.
