No One Told Us It Would Be Like This
A Collection of Writing
by Wesley Gleeson
Paperback
978-0-9870652-0-9
Now Available at:
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The light in our eyes was extinguished that day
No one told us it would be like this
Love and hate forged in bloody sacrifice
I’m coming home
No one told us it would be like this is the debut collection of writing from Wagga Wagga author, Wesley Gleeson.
At times deeply personal and in part autobiographical, No one told us it would be like this is a selected compilation of 15 years of poetry and essays.
Gleeson’s poetry grows out of the themes of the monotony of city life, culture, family, history, religion and living daily with a six year battle with depression. The collection also includes four essays: a personal tribute to an Australian sporting hero, an exploration into the dark history of Australia and biographical pieces on two of his most influential role-models.
No one told us it would be like this is also the first publication from English Street Press, and will be available in paperback and e-book in early 2011.
$1 from the sale of each book and e-book will be donated to beyoundblue: the national depression initiative (www.beyondblue.org.au)
