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Australia Day is a collection of stories by debut author Melanie Cheng. The people she writes about are young, old, rich, poor, married, widowed, Chinese, Lebanese, Christian, Muslim. What they have in common — no matter where they come from — is the desire we all share to feel that we belong. The stories explore universal themes of love, loss, family and identity, while at the same time asking crucial questions about the possibility of human connection in a globalized world.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Diverse stories exploring belonging and connection worldwide.
Who is this book for?
Australia Day offers a heartfelt dive into human connections across cultures, making it an engaging read for anyone interested in the varied threads that weave together our shared human experience. Melanie Cheng captures the common yearnings of her characters beautifully, creating a tapestry of stories that resonate deeply and evoke reflection on what it truly means to belong.
