Putu Oka Sukanta, born in Bali in 1939, is a writer and editor of fiction and non-fiction. He has written novels, poetry, collections of stories, and books about HIV/AIDS and traditional healing. His writing has also been published in English, German, and French translation. From 1966 to 1976 Putu was detained without trial because he was an activist with the leftist arts organization LEKRA. He now lives in Jakarta, where he has an acupuncture practice, works to promote traditional medicine, and is active in programs for human rights and the prevention of HIV/AIDS. Putu is often invited overseas to present his writing and ideas. In 2012 he was awarded a Hellman/Hammett grant for commitment to free expression and courage in the face of persecution by Human Rights Watch, New York.
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Breaking the Silence
Putu Oka Sukanta | Translated by Jennifer Lindsay
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Breaking the Silence
Putu Oka Sukanta | Translated by Jennifer Lindsay
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Nadia Wheatley in conversation with Linda Jaivin
Gleebooks
49 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, New South Wales
THE LIBERATION of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp on 15 April 1945 was hailed as a triumph of British victory over Nazi Germany. But for the 55,000 survivors of the ‘Horror Camp’,...
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Environmental Hope & Heroes
Coledale Community Hall
Coledale, NSW
Under the banner, Environmental Hope & Heroes, this event is for anyone with an interest in learning more about environmental issues confronting our world. This will be an exceptional event...
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Book launch: Power, Prosperity & Planet by Thom Woodroofe (Castlemaine)
Stoneman's BookRoom
101 Mostyn St, Castlemaine, VIC
Australia’s climate debate has long focused on three central pillars: clean power, future economic prosperity and protecting the planet. After nearly two decades of “the climate wars”, we’ve heard the...
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Book launch: Power, Prosperity & Planet by Thom Woodroofe (Woodend Library)
Woodend Library
Forest Street & High Street, Woodend, VIC
Thom Woodroofe with special guest Rob Mitchell MP, on why good climate and energy policy should cost people less each month, not more. CLIMATE ACTION THAT PASSES THE PUB TEST...
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Richard King at the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Writers Festival: Brave New Wild
Maleny Showgrounds
13 Maleny Stanley River Rd, Maleny, QLD
Join Richard King for the panel discussion on New Frontiers, where he will discuss shaping our world through science and technology with insights into his latest book, Brave New Wild....
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Nadia Wheatley in conversation with Linda Jaivin
Gleebooks 49 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, New South WalesTHE LIBERATION of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp on 15 April 1945 was hailed as a triumph of British victory over Nazi Germany. But for the 55,000 survivors of the ‘Horror Camp’,...
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Environmental Hope & Heroes
Coledale Community Hall Coledale, NSWUnder the banner, Environmental Hope & Heroes, this event is for anyone with an interest in learning more about environmental issues confronting our world. This will be an exceptional event...
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Book launch: Power, Prosperity & Planet by Thom Woodroofe (Castlemaine)
Stoneman's BookRoom 101 Mostyn St, Castlemaine, VICAustralia’s climate debate has long focused on three central pillars: clean power, future economic prosperity and protecting the planet. After nearly two decades of “the climate wars”, we’ve heard the...
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Book launch: Power, Prosperity & Planet by Thom Woodroofe (Woodend Library)
Woodend Library Forest Street & High Street, Woodend, VICThom Woodroofe with special guest Rob Mitchell MP, on why good climate and energy policy should cost people less each month, not more. CLIMATE ACTION THAT PASSES THE PUB TEST...
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Richard King at the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Writers Festival: Brave New Wild
Maleny Showgrounds 13 Maleny Stanley River Rd, Maleny, QLDJoin Richard King for the panel discussion on New Frontiers, where he will discuss shaping our world through science and technology with insights into his latest book, Brave New Wild....
