At the end of a particularly exhausting day in 1900, Dr William Bates, a New York ophthalmologist, sat and placed his palms over his eyes. After 10 minutes, he noted that his eyes were not as sore...

Jojo Moyes’ new book, The Peacock Emporium (Hodder & Stoughton) has been selected as the Great Read in the June issue of The Australian Women’s Weekly. **Q Congratulations on The Peacock Emporium, I really loved it! A** Oh, did you? It is a bit deeper and darker than my previous books and I was a […]

Selected as the Great Read in the June issue of The Australian Women’s Weekly. 1963: Framlington Hall, Norfolk He looked perfect in black tie, of course. Unlike her father, whose stomach strained uncomfortably against his cummerbund like a wind-filled sail, Douglas simply looked taller and straighter, his shoulders square in the crisp dark cloth of […]

Selected as the Great Read in the May issue of The Australian Women’s Weekly. It was just after 9 a.m. Eight hours after Grace had arrived home last night, let herself in and discovered the stereo on, some opera or other blaring loudly, and Spencer crashed out on the sofa. Arms dangling, thighs splayed, his […]

Ruth Ostrow is a journalist and has compiled these tips after interviews and personal experiences with counsellors. They are not intended as a substitute for seeking proper grief counselling, professional help, or medical advice.

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Alexandra Potter’s latest book, Do you Come Here Often? (Black Swan) has been selected as the Great Read in the May issue of The Australian Women’s Weekly. **Q What kind of book did you set out to write? A** I was interested in the idea of people in relationships for a long period of time […]

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