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Absolutely Revolting
Jolley Prize
by Michelle Michau-Crawford •
October 2013, no. 355

I walk in the door and Gran tells me that a month ago Leslie Mulligan was taken by a shark while trying to save a stranger. Imagine, a national hero. She actually says that. As though dying in a world of pain in an ocean filled with his own blood was a heroic choice.

 


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Comments

John Renner
Tuesday, 07 April 2015 07:38
I thought about entering this year's competition before reading your wonderful story.
Thank you
Betty Birskys
Monday, 17 February 2014 00:57
A topical and so-Australian story, which covers fifty years or so of a woman's life, and yet reveals so much of the history of her country. A fine story; I like the introduction and relevance of Julia Gillard'\.
Louise
Monday, 04 November 2013 01:31
Beautiful, sad, and topical. Loved it. Worthy winner.
Chris Mack
Friday, 01 November 2013 16:28
Such a powerful and moving story. So many issues weaved throughout and it's easy to see why it's a winner.
Lori J Young
Wednesday, 02 October 2013 01:14
A fine story which I enjoyed very much.

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