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I've always been a fan of Magda since her Big Girls Blouse days, and was so lucky to purchase a signed copy of her memoir. In this book Magda describes in detail about her family, her father being a self-confessed assassin in Poland as a child. The stories of her father's family is quite disturbing in parts and reflects what life must have been like in the war years. Magda's father eventually marries her Scottish mother and together with Magda and her brother and sister, they move to Melbourne.
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JUST.READ.THIS.BOOK
A legend Australian with a story that was equal parts hilarious, heartbreaking and confronting.
So much more than a Comedienne.
I don't normally read memoirs, but this is fantastic.
Once you are finished, waste an hour watching Magda videos on YouTube. especially Lynne Postlethwaite and Sharon Strzelecki.
Finally when you are done with that watch Magda on Q&A talking about Same-Sex Marriage.
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A legend Australian with a story that was equal parts hilarious, heartbreaking and confronting.
So much more than a Comedienne.
I don't normally read memoirs, but this is fantastic.
Once you are finished, waste an hour watching Magda videos on YouTube. especially Lynne Postlethwaite and Sharon Strzelecki.
Finally when you are done with that watch Magda on Q&A talking about Same-Sex Marriage.
...more
Jan 24, 2018
Kim
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it was amazing
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Brilliant! I recently lost my father and some of what Magda said about wanting to speak to her father again resonated. Overall she has created a wonderful window into her life.
It is well worth listening to the audiobook read by Magda herself to bring the fullness of this incredible memoir to life.
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Dot
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it was amazing
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