Family Violence: From the Inside
Story by Human Book Deborah What was it like living with a man who said he loved me yet abused me daily? It was like being in a war zone.…
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Gender Pay Gap in Australia
The issue of gender pay disparity continues to make headlines, serving as a stark reminder of the persistent inequalities that exist in our societies. Recent data reveals that despite advancements…
Book Graduation Day In The Park
Book Graduation In The Park
It was a remarkable day at A Fairer World's Hobart Human Library as we celebrated the graduation of our newest human 'books' – David, Chris, and David. It was an…
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Valerie – human ‘book’ & comedian
Valerie joined the Hobart Human Library earlier this year. As a writer, she finds the idea of being a ‘book’ rather pleasing. She is keenly aware of the power of words,…
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Natasha – surviving abuse and finding her voice
Story by Madeleine Rojahn Whether transmitted on paper or on air, the impacts of Natasha Lahey’s words are far reaching. When Natasha was a little girl, she had three dreams:…
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Chloe – Happily Living as my True Self
Photo of Chloe Hi, my name is Chloe. I am a transgender woman in my late 40s. As part of the human library, I talk about what it was like…
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Sue – Hobart Human Library librarian, student mentor, researcher, typist
Hobart Human Library librarian, student mentor, researcher, typist, Sue has undertaken many roles in over 3 years as a volunteer with A Fairer World. Sue first came to our office to…
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Jasper – growing form hardship & connecting with the community
Book report by Jasper “I found myself in my first training session for the Human Library in March of 2022. With a background in spoken word performance and a passion…
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Emma – human ‘book’ to Management Committee
Emma is a human ‘book’ and has recently been nominated for our 2023 Management Committee. Emma joined the Hobart Human Library as a ‘book’ in early 2021, hoping that sharing her story of invisible…
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Deborah – author, advocate & human ‘book’
What’s it like to be under the control of an abuser, a man who professes to love you, yet abuses you daily for 25 years? It’s like being in a…