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A Long Way from Home

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A Long Way from Home

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Irene Bobs, her car salesman husband, and a thrill-seeking quiz-show champion enter a dangerous race that circumnavigates the natural obstacles of 1954 Australia.

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Novelist Peter Carey Confronts Dark History In 'A Long Way From Home'

Australian author Peter Carey says he "couldn't not write" about his country's dark history of racism. Michael Lionstar hide caption

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Novelist Peter Carey Confronts Dark History In 'A Long Way From Home'

Carey says that as an Australian writer, he "couldn't not write" about Australia's mistreatment of its Aboriginal people. "This is the fundamental, bloody circumstance of my country," he says.

Novelist Peter Carey Confronts Dark History In 'A Long Way From Home'

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