A Lifetime of Impossible Days

By Tabitha Bird

Penguin Random House

This page-turning debut novel by Australian writer and poet Tabitha Bird is a life-affirming story about tragedy and heartbreak. The book centres around the entwining life stages of Willa, as a questioning and confused eight year old, a haunted and damaged 33-year-old wife and mother, and a forgetful yet resilient gumboot-loving 93-year-old. A tale of magical healing and the challenging skill of learning to forgive yourself, it’s sure to cast a spell over readers.