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if this is the end

A fearless and honest exploration of queer First Nations identity, and a vibrant celebration of imperfection and personal growth, if this is the end is a stunning exploration of what it means to work through childhood trauma and love yourself in the present. In a state of post-pandemic recovery, the author travels back to his hometown and grapples with all that comes with it, experiences the thrills of relationship drama and serious queer romance, works through his mental health issues and writes a love letter to Narrm from the perspective of a Kimberley man. 

$27.99

Praise for if this is the end

"Oliver’s work masterfully embraces complexity, weaving together deeply personal reflections and broader cultural narratives...An unforgettable tribute to resilience, imperfection, and the beauty of embracing one’s whole self."
– Jess Checkland, Writing WA

 

Bebe Oliver (nee Backhouse)

Bebe Oliver is a descendant of the Bardi Jawi people of the Kimberley region of north-Western Australia, and an award-winning writer who’s called Naarm home for many years.

Beginning his artistic practice as a classical pianist and composer, Bebe later...

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