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Quote by Christos Tsiolkas

“In the three minutes it takes the song to play I'm caught in a magic world of harmony and joy, a truly ecstatic joy, where the aching longing to be somewhere else, out of this city, out of this country, out of this body and out of this life, is kept at bay.”

Book:Loaded

Work

Loaded

This book delves into the complexities of addiction, examining its impact on individuals and their lives. The narrative follows characters as they navigate the challenges and consequences of their dependencies, offering a poignant and insightful look into the human condition. more

Author

Christos Tsiolkas

Christos Tsiolkas is an Australian author born in 1965. His works are known for their portrayal of Australian society and immigrant experiences, particularly his skill in exploring social issues such as race, class, and gender through fiction. more

“Your teacher cannot bridge the gap between what you know and what you want to know. For his words to ‘educate' you, you must welcome them, think about them, find somewhere for your mind to organize them, and remember them. Your learning is your job, not your teacher's job. And all you need to start with is desire. You don't need a schoolteacher to get knowledge - you can get it from looking at the world, from watching films, from conversations, from reading, from asking questions, from experience.”