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Home Truths: David Williamson's Memoir of Family, Love, and Loss

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Home Truths: A Memoir

by David Williamson

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	155 pages

David Williamson is one of Australia's most successful playwrights and screenwriters. His work has been performed and screened around the world, and he has won numerous awards, including the AWGIE Award for Best Screenplay and the Helpmann Award for Best Play.

In his memoir, Home Truths, Williamson writes with honesty and humor about his family, his loves, and his struggles with addiction and depression. The book is a moving and insightful account of a life lived in the spotlight.

Williamson was born in Melbourne in 1946. His father was a doctor and his mother was a nurse. He had two older sisters and a younger brother. Williamson's childhood was happy, but he was always a sensitive child. He was bullied at school and he struggled to fit in.

Williamson began writing plays in high school. He was inspired by the work of Australian playwrights such as Ray Lawler and Jack Hibberd. Williamson's early plays were often political and satirical. He wrote about the Vietnam War, the rise of the counterculture, and the changing social landscape of Australia.

In the 1970s, Williamson's plays began to be produced by major theaters in Australia and overseas. He wrote some of his most famous plays during this time, including The Removalists, Don's Party, and Emerald City. Williamson's plays were praised for their sharp wit, their social commentary, and their insights into the human condition.

In the 1980s, Williamson began to write screenplays. He wrote the screenplays for some of Australia's most successful films, including Gallipoli, The Year of Living Dangerously, and Breaker Morant. Williamson's screenplays were also praised for their wit, their social commentary, and their insights into the human condition.

Williamson's success came at a price. He struggled with addiction and depression for many years. He was also involved in a number of high-profile relationships. In Home Truths, Williamson writes openly about his struggles with addiction and depression. He also writes about his loves and his losses.

Home Truths is a moving and insightful memoir of a life lived in the spotlight. Williamson writes with honesty and humor about his family, his loves, and his struggles with addiction and depression. The book is a valuable addition to the literature of Australian autobiography.

Home Truths: A Memoir

by David Williamson

4.1 out of 5