Think The Wonder Years – but female. And Yugoslavian. Actually, ex-Yugoslavian, because during Sofija Stefanovic’s childhood Yugoslavia split up to become six different countries. This is a pitch-black comedy and deeply heartfelt memoir about looking for a home. Sofija shares stories from a childhood spent moving back and forth between Australia and Yugoslavia, unable to settle in one place. This salon event features three short readings, followed by an in-coversation with Sofija.
Miss Ex-Yugoslavia
Unpolished Gem with a touch of Stasiland: a funny, dark and tender memoir about growing up between the lunacy of Yugoslavia’s civil war and suburban Australia.
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