The Full Catastrophe: Stories From When Life Was So Bad It Was Funny

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We've all had days when if we didn't laugh, we'd cry. Whether it's a domestic drama, career cockup or just a run-of-the-mill disaster, we've all been there - no matter who we are. In this hilarious and moving collection, well-known Australians from all walks of life share their stories as a kind of mass therapy; a feel-good tonic for when the proverbial sh*t hits the fan. From Annabel Crabb's tale of Russian interference in the birth of her first child to Kate McClymont on how to manage mobsters, or Frank Moorhouse on the worst possible Valentine's Day to Emma Alberici on moving to London with three small children, these entertaining tales of woe remind us that this too shall pass.

Rebecca Huntley is one of Australia's best known social researchers. She has a PhD in politics, three children and goes to bed at 8.00 pm most nights. She is a writer and broadcaster and the presenter of The History Listen on ABC's RN every week. Sarah Macdonald is an author, facilitator and presenter of Weekend Nightlife on ABC Radio. Her bestselling memoir Holy Cow is still travelling the world more than she is. She has two teenagers and a dog and goes to bed at 2 am. Sarah and Rebecca text a lot in the middle of the day.