It is not surprising that Helen Garner has kept a diary for almost all of her life – chronicling her thoughts, observations, frustrations and joys. Beginning in the late 1970s, following the publication of Monkey Grip, these accounts of her everyday life invite us into the world behind her celebrated work. In this special podcast, hear Helen in conversation with Michael Williams for an intimate insight into the mind of one of our greatest writers.

<p>It is not surprising that&nbsp;Helen Garner&nbsp;has kept a diary for almost all of her life &ndash; chronicling her thoughts, observations, frustrations and joys. Beginning in the late 1970s, following the publication of&nbsp;<em>Monkey Grip</em>,&nbsp;these accounts of her everyday life invite us into the world behind her celebrated work. In this special podcast, hear Helen in conversation with&nbsp;Michael Williams&nbsp;for an intimate insight into the mind&nbsp;of one of our greatest writers.</p>

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