All is Given : A Memoir in Songs - Linda Neil

All is Given

A Memoir in Songs

By: Linda Neil

Paperback | 31 October 2016

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In this captivating memoir, Linda Neil shares stories of travel, taking us from the glitz of Shanghai to wintry London, from the outskirts of Ulaanbaatar to inner-city Sydney. Writing songs and playing music as she traverses the globe, Linda finds her life enriched in ways she never could have imagined. As she forges unexpected connections with people, places and even her past, she discovers that everyone everywhere has their own story to tell.

Suffused with wild beauty, and rendered with deep emotion, All Is Given is an exquisite tribute to curiosity, spontaneity and the joys of travel.

About the Author

Linda Neil is an Australian writer, songwriter and documentary producer. Her work has attracted critical acclaim, particularly her memoir, Learning How to Breathe (UQP, 2009), which critics said 'sets a high standard for future Australian literature' (Courier-Mail) and is 'a vital woman's story' (Sydney Morning Herald). Neil has a PhD in Creative Writing and has taught Creative Writing, Cultural and Media Studies, as well as Film and Television, at the University of Queensland. Trained as a classical violinist, Neil has performed with orchestras and rock bands, and recorded and toured with some of Australia's leading independent artists.

Her radio documentaries have been shortlisted for the United Nations Media Peace Prize (The Asylum Seekers (2004)), awarded Gold and Bronze medals at the New York Radio Festival (The Long Walk of Brother Benedict (2011) and The Sound of Blue (2008)) and her script for the multi-award-winning documentary The Long Walk of Brother Benedict was also nominated for best documentary script at the 2011 Australian Writers' Guild Awards.
Industry Reviews
'What a thoughtful traveller! Neil's dedication to "aural witness" is infused with rare sensitivity; her writing is governed by candour and sparky intelligence; her curiosity is feisty, radiant and always endearing. A book for all who believe the wisdom that we are each composed of all that is given ...' Gail Jones, author of A Guide to Berlin 'Through travel and music, stillness and silent observation, Neil has given us the gift of a truly unique and beautiful book.' Zoe Morrison, author of Music and Freedom 'Beguiling ... deserves to be read by anyone with an ounce of romance or adventure in their soul.' Books + Publishing (4.5 stars)

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