Dive into Australian summer memories with this nostalgic collection of stories about swimming pools.This delightful anthology brings together reflections and recollections about the swimming pools of childhood from a range of Australians of diverse ages and backgrounds. From ocean pools to tidal baths to chlorinated suburban pools, these are places of imagination, daring, belonging, freedom, friendship, and romance. Hear from well-known Australians like Trent Dalton, Leah Purcell, Shane Gould, and Bryan Brown as they remember the pools that shaped their childhoods.
Evocative, funny, and sometimes bittersweet,The Memory Poolis for anyone who has ever dived into their local pool and wants to relive those cherished summer days. Submerge yourself in this beautiful collection and discover:
- The joy of simple pleasures
- The importance of community
- The formation of personal identity
'A joyful, moving, nostalgic and original take at what it means to be Australian. Dive in!' — Robert Drewe ‘These immersive stories remind us that the swimming pool is not just the place we first learn to sink or swim. It’s a space of respite and renewal, playtime and pilgrimage, limerence and liminality, community and connection. Dive in – go on – I double dare you.’ — Sian Prior ‘Crisscrossing the nation, spanning generations and histories, these stories celebrate the joy and freedom of being a body in water. Read it while beside your favourite beach or pool, or read it and be transported there.’ — Bernadette Brennan ‘These immersive stories remind us that the swimming pool is not just the place we first learn to sink or swim. It’s a space of respite and renewal, playtime and pilgrimage, limerence and liminality, community and connection. Dive in – go on - I double dare you’. — Sian Prior, lap swimmer and author of ‘Shy: a memoirlód
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