Rich with anecdote and reflection, weaving autobiography with historical and literary meditation, Helen’s astounding Festival Closing Address explores the many ways we’ve used natural history to tell stories about ourselves, our homes and nations, and how nature lets us speak things we cannot otherwise say.

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Sydney Writers' Festival

Rich with anecdote and reflection, weaving autobi…

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