This is a lively anthology of autobiographical stories and short fiction about the lives of ordinary Australians by some of Australias most famous writers, including A.B. Facey, Sally Morgan, Elizabeth Jolley, T.A.G. Hungerford, Kim Scott and Simone Lazaroo. From childhood through adolescence, work and marriage, to old age, these stories provide a compelling, often moving, and sometimes funny, insight into Australian life.