Freddie

Freddie is a poignant tale set in early 20th century rural Australia, capturing the life of a boy born into a family expecting a girl. Delicate and beautiful, Freddie stood out from his two older brothers, not just for his appearance but for the silent struggles he would come to face. Growing up at a time when society held rigid views on gender and sexuality, Freddie's journey navigates life in a close-minded community, where his differences are met with confusion, judgement and silence. Written by Greta Lily Finn in the 1970s, Freddie was never published during her lifetime, the manuscript tucked away in a drawer, was discovered by her granddaughter years after Finn's death. Honouring her grandmother's legacy, she brought Freddi'se story to light, offering readers a heart-wrenching journey through the eyes of a man shaped by societal norms that offered little room for love or understanding. Freddie is a powerful narrative of identity, isolation and survival, set against the backdrop of a world unwilling to accept difference.

Pages: 234, Paperback, Michelle Thompson