A bruise fading, another one fresh. The school bell, the oval glare, a notebook folded tight. A Libyan jet downed in Sinai, Whitlam shaking Nixon’s hand in Washington, children fainting in classrooms not built for forty degrees. Christian writes one line, buries another, and finds someone who sees.
The rest of 1973 will unfold here over the coming months. If you want the whole story now, you can buy the book today.
For extra context, you will find below two brief companions to this chapter, a guide to the Australian details and a history note on the headlines of January 1973.
⚠️ This work contains domestic and family violence, coercive control, and a child’s fear; please read with care and step away if needed. ❤️Reader Care
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