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Tasmanian writer Robert Dessaix is a man of many talents when it comes to the written form – from travel memoir and fiction to biography and philosophy, he’s done it all. He became a household name for many listeners to ABC Radio following a long stint hosting the beloved show Books and Writing. Now, at 81, Robert is back with a new memoir. This week, Michael is joined by Robert for a conversation about memory, dance, and being a chameleon.
Reading list:
A Mother’s Disgrace, Robert Dessaix, 1994
Corfu, Robert Dessaix, 2001
Twilight of Love, Robert Dessaixt, 2004
Chameleon, Robert Dessaix, 2025
Perfection, Vincenzo Latronico, 2025
You can find these books and all the others we mentioned at your favourite independent book store.
Socials: Stay in touch with Read This on Instagram
Guest: Robert Dessaix
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tasmanian writer Robert Dessaix is a man of many talents when it comes to the written form – from travel memoir and fiction to biography and philosophy, he’s done it all. He became a household name for many listeners to ABC Radio following a long stint hosting the beloved show Books and Writing. Now, at 81, Robert is back with a new memoir. This week, Michael is joined by Robert for a conversation about memory, dance, and being a chameleon.
Reading list:
A Mother’s Disgrace, Robert Dessaix, 1994
Corfu, Robert Dessaix, 2001
Twilight of Love, Robert Dessaixt, 2004
Chameleon, Robert Dessaix, 2025
Perfection, Vincenzo Latronico, 2025
You can find these books and all the others we mentioned at your favourite independent book store.
Socials: Stay in touch with Read This on Instagram
Guest: Robert Dessaix
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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