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Pantera Press is an independent book publisher and a social purpose business using their profits to fund literacy projects. They publish Fiction and Non-fiction, focussing on books that spark imagination, conversation and change.
CAUGHT IN THE ACT: A MEMOIR
THE THINGS WE SEE IN THE LIGHT
Shane Jenek aka Courtney Act
Amal Awad
Boy, girl, artist, advocate. Courtney Act is more than the sum of her parts. Told with Courtney’s trademark candour and wit, this is an often hilarious and at times heartbreaking journey towards understanding gender, sexuality and identity, from a drag and entertainment icon.
Eight years ago, Sahar married Khaled and followed him to Jordan, leaving behind her family, her friends and a thriving cake business. But haunted by secrets, Sahar has returned to Sydney. How will she find her way back to a new normal?
• A fascinating no-holds-barred memoir of the life of Shane Jenek and his alter ego Courtney Act, Australia’s leading drag performer. • A compelling journey of self-discovery — searching for and finding oneself. • Complete with ‘Courtney Facts’ — clear explanations of terminology to open up conversations about sexuality, gender, body image and identity.
RELEASE DATE: 11/2021 ISBN: 9780648795131 RRP (AUD): $32.99 FORMAT: PB, 352pp RIGHTS: World ex ANZ audio CATEGORY: Memoir
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• A powerful story of new beginnings, old friends, love and chocolate. • Insightful portrait of a conservative woman grappling with a world of modernity and the loss of her orthodox Muslim faith. • Deeply drawn characters, with an exploration of the push and pull of long friendships as well as the blossoming of new relationships.
RELEASE DATE: 09/2021 ISBN: 9780648456966 RRP (AUD): $29.99 FORMAT: PB, 352pp RIGHTS: World ex audio CATEGORY: Fiction
