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Funny and deeply personal.An unforgettable novel.
Lily Brett has written a novel that makes you laugh and cry in turns. Things Could Be Worse captures the life of a child of two Holocaustsurvivors.

The novel explores many themes such as; the impact of theHolocaust not only on survivors, but their children; growing up as amigrant in Melbourne and; the struggle to find identity and happiness.Thecharacters are brilliantly illustrated by David Rankin, an artist and theauthor's husband.

Every word and picture in the book rings true, and itgives an insight on what, for most of us, would be unimaginable.A trulywonderful book. ... Read more