Podcast appearances and mentions of Thomas Keneally

In 1980, Australian author Thomas Keneally stumbled across the story of Oskar Schindler while buying a briefcase in Beverly Hills, in the USA.The owner of the shop, a Polish Jew called Leopold Pfefferberg, told Thomas that a Nazi party member had saved him, his wife and many others from the Holocaust, by employing them in his enamel factory.Thomas tells Rachel Naylor why Oskar was such a compelling subject, full of contradictions, and why he believes his book has lasting appeal. Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from football in Brazil, the history of the ‘Indian Titanic' and the invention of air fryers, to Public Enemy's Fight The Power, subway art and the political crisis in Georgia. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: visionary architect Antoni Gaudi and the design of the Sagrada Familia; Michael Jordan and his bespoke Nike trainers; Princess Diana at the Taj Mahal; and Görel Hanser, manager of legendary Swedish pop band Abba on the influence they've had on the music industry. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the time an Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at the President of the United States in protest of America's occupation of Iraq; the creation of the Hollywood commercial that changed advertising forever; and the ascent of the first Aboriginal MP.(Photo: Thomas Keneally at his home in Bilgola Beach, Australia, in 1981. Credit: Martin James Brannan/Fairfax Media via Getty Images)

Las hambrunas han sido un fenómeno recurrente durante siglos en el sur de Asia, especialmente en lo que hoy es la India y Bangladesh. Durante la época del dominio británico fueron particularmente graves, sobre todo en la región de Bengala. En varias ocasiones a lo largo de los siglos XVIII, XIX y XX se desataron hambrunas en las que murieron millones de personas poniendo de paso en un serio aprieto a las autoridades coloniales que en ocasiones actuaron bien y en otras lo hicieron de forma muy deficiente. La primera con la que se encontraron los británicos fue la de 1770, que pasó a la historia como la "Gran Hambruna de Bengala” aunque no sólo afectó a Bengala, también se cebó sobre vecina región de Bihar. Unas 30 millones de personasse vieron afectados por la hambruna. El origen de la hambruna fue climático. Se encadenaron varias malas cosechas por culpa de la sequía, a las que se sumó una epidemia de viruela. La administración británica hizo el resto para terminar de empeorar las cosas. La Compañía de las Indias era la encargada de recaudar impuestos y en ningún momento se planteó aplicar medidas de alivio, lo que contribuyó a incrementar la magnitud del desastre. La hambruna resultó en la muerte de entre siete y diez millones de personas aunque ese dato ha sido rebatido por algunos historiadores. Golpeó a los más pobres, jornaleros agrícolas y tejedores, lo que provocó escasez de mano de obra cuando la hambruna remitió tras el monzón de 1770, que permitió de nuevo cultivar los campos. Un siglo después los británicos ya se habían apoderado de toda la India y gobernaban de forma directa. En 1873 se produjo otra gran hambruna en la misma región, especialmente en Bihar, de ahí que se la conozca como hambruna de Bihar. Comenzó en 1873 y se prolongó hasta 1874 y sus desencadenantes fueron los mismos: una serie de malas cosechas provocadas por la sequía. Pero esta vez los británicos trataron de contener sus efectos organizando una campaña de ayuda que corrió a cargo de Richard Temple, el gobernador de Bengala, que decidió importar arroz de Birmania para contener la hambruna, algo que consiguió hacer con gran éxito porque apenas murieron bengalíes. No sería esa la última gran hambruna. La peor de todas se produjo en 1943, en plena Segunda Guerra Mundial. Fue quizá la más mortífera de todas debido al contexto bélico y las decisiones políticas que la agravaron. La hambruna de Bengala fue, de hecho, una de las peores catástrofes humanitarias de la época colonial británica en la India. Se estima que murieron entre 1 y 4 millones de personas. El desencadenante esta vez no fue una sequía, sino la invasión japonesa de Birmania, que cortó el suministro de arroz, elevando los precios y provocando escasez inmediata en la región de Bengala que estaba muy densamente poblada. Los británicos temían que los japoneses intentasen invadir la India por Calcuta, así que priorizaron el esfuerzo bélico. Eso se combinó con un ciclón seguido de unas inundaciones que redujo la cosecha de arroz. Esta vez la administración británica no trató de paliarla. Hicieron todo lo contrario confiscando grano y embarcaciones para evitar que cayesen en manos de los japoneses. A eso se sumaron a las barreras interprovinciales del Raj, que complicaron aún más la distribución de alimentos. La inflación, el acaparamiento por pánico y la especulación hicieron el resto. El impacto de esta hambruna sobre la India contemporánea fue determinante para que, al terminar la guerra, se acelerase el proceso de independencia. Jawaharlal Nehru calificó esta hambruna como “el juicio final del Gobierno británico en la India”. Cuatro años más tarde los británicos se retiraron y nació la República de la India que durante décadas tuvo aún que lidiar con sus propias hambrunas. 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Oggi ti parlerò di Schindler's List - La lista di Schindler (Schindler's List) è un film dramma storico, vincitore di sette premi Oscar, del 1993 diretto da Steven Spielberg, interpretato da Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley e Ralph Fiennes e dedicato al tema della Shoah. Ispirata al romanzo La lista di Schindler di Thomas Keneally e basata sulla vera storia di Oskar Schindler, la pellicola permise a Spielberg di raggiungere la definitiva consacrazione tra i grandi registi, ricevendo ben 12 nomination agli Oscar e vincendo 7 statuette, tra cui quelle per il miglior film e la miglior regia. È considerato uno dei migliori film della storia del cinema. La colonna sonora del film ha vinto un Oscar, un BAFTA e un BMI Film Music Award; il film ha vinto un Grammy Award per la migliore composizione strumentale per musica per film. Nel trailer promozionale che circolava in Italia le musiche non erano le originali di John Williams ma del compositore polacco Wojciech Kilar e precisamente parte della composizione Exodus.Con la partecipazione di Lucia Pareti, Mariangela Ungaro, Fernanda Cherubini, Giulio Tiezzi, Copertina a cura di Bruna Iacopino (@senzarumore). 

Language learning in 19th century Ireland; The shooting of Richard Bertles during the Irish Civil War; and Thomas Keneally on his new novel about John Mitchel

Myles speaks to Australian writer Thomas Keneally about John Mitchel, the focus of his latest historical novel 'Fanatic Heart'.

Crime Insiders executive producer Dan Mullins presents a look back at one of our earlier episodes. Comedian Eurydice Dixon and student Aya Maasarwe were both victims of horrific crimes. The first responding forensic expert to those scenes was Jo Glengarry. She facilitated the investigation and performed the forensic tasks which contributed to convictions.  Understand Professor Glengarry's process when being a first responding forensic expert to violent and confronting scenes, and understand the personal and professional toll that these cases had on her.  Host Kathryn Fox talks to Jo about  and understands the nature of these crimes and how forensic experts respond and what processes go into facilitating a successful conviction.   If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, phone 1800 RESPECT. (1800 737 732) For counselling, advice and support for men who have anger, relationship or parenting issues, call the Men's Referral Service on 1300 766 491. If this content affects you, the number for lifeline is 13 11 14.  For more resources specific to your state or territory, visit www.respect.gov.au/services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Chris and Rifa are in London on a visual art binge. We talk about Now You See Us: Women Artists in Britain 1520-1820 at Tate Britain. We also argue about Judy Chicago: Revelations at the Serpentine Gallery. Rifa is reading the classic Theosophical Society book Thoughtforms: A Record Of Clairvoyant Investigation by Annie Besant and Charles Leadbeater. Chris is reading The Place Where Souls Are Born, A Journey Into The American South West by the Australian novelist Thomas Keneally. Thanks for listening!

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Thomas Keneally with Nikki Gemmell and special guests | Tom Keneally's first book was published in 1964 and he has gifted generations of readers with a novel or a nonfiction book almost every year since. Join Keneally, chair Nikki Gemmell and guests to honour this National Treasure. Event details: Sat 02 Mar, 12:00pm

Richard Denniss, Joëlle Gergis, Thomas Keneally and Yanis Varoufakis with Natasha Mitchell | Politicians and commentators frequently use jargon to disguise self-interest as national interest, to make the absurd seem inevitable or the inequitable seem fair. Richard Denniss, Joëlle Gergis, Tom Keneally and Yanis Varoufakis join Natasha Mitchell to discuss the power of speaking simply in complicated times. This session is presented in partnership with The Australia Institute. Event details: Sun 03 Mar, 9:30am

Steven Spielberg's 1993 masterpiece is hugely influential even today. His adaptation of the Thomas Keneally's Booker Prize winning Schindler's Ark, filmed in black and white, brought the Holocaust to a mass audience. Joining Ollie to discuss the film are Roger Moorhouse and Tim Hewitt, and they look into the history, the filmmaking process and much more. Links Discussed The Forgers: The Forgotten Story of the Holocaust's Most Audacious Rescue Operation, by Roger Moorhouse Spielberg interview on the film and girl in the red coat Ralph Fiennes interview on the bath scene Ralph Fiennes interview on the SS uniform Ollie on X Get in Touch: history@aspectsofhistory.com Roger on X Tim on X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When does a book transcend from contemporary literature to a classic? Does someone have to confirm its classic status? And can all Booker Prize novels be considered classics just by being part of the Booker canon? This, and more, is what Jo and James are trying to get to the heart of in this week's episode. Listen in as they discuss what makes a classic novel and chat about which Booker books should be known as classics. In this episode Jo and James: Consider what makes a classic Each pick three novels from the Booker Library that are – or should be – considered classics Discuss the plots of their chosen novels and why they are deserving of classic status Reading list: Something to Answer For by P.H. Newby: https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/books/something-to-answer-for A Month in the Country by J.L. Carr: https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/books/a-month-in-the-country How Late It Was, How Late by James Kelman: https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/books/how-late-it-was-how-late St. Urbain's Horseman by Mordecai Richler: https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/books/st-urbains-horseman Atonement by Ian McEwan: https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/books/atonement The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro: https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/books/the-remains-of-the-day The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood: https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/books/the-handmaids-tale Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart: https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/books/shuggie-bain Schindler's Ark by Thomas Keneally: https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/books/schindlers-ark The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje: https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/books/the-english-patient Autobiography by Morrisey The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie: https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/books/midnights-children The Siege of Krishnapur by J.G. Farrell: https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/books/the-siege-of-krishnapur The Conservationist by Nadine Gordimer: https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/books/the-conservationist Oscar and Lucinda by Peter Carey: https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/books/oscar-and-lucinda The Ghost Road by Pat Barker: https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/books/the-ghost-road Disgrace by J.M. Coetzee: https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/books/disgrace Staying On by Paul Scott: https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/books/staying-on The Famished Road by Ben Okri: https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/books/the-famished-road Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell: https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/books/cloud-atlas The Line of Beauty by Alan Hollinghurst: https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/books/the-line-of-beauty Autumn by Ali Smith: https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/books/autumn Crudo by Olivia Laing No One is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood: https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/books/no-one-is-talking-about-this Waterland by Graham Swift: https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/books/waterland G. by John Berger: https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/books/g Read Alex Clark's piece, “Which novels in the Booker Prize archives should be considered classics?”: https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/features/which-booker-prize-novels-should-be-considered-classics A full transcript of the episode is available at our website: https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/features/the-booker-prize-podcast-episode-33-what-makes-a-classic-novel Follow The Booker Prize Podcast so you never miss an episode. Visit http://thebookerprizes.com/podcast to find out more about us, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok @thebookerprizes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Oscars season so we're off to the movies. Welcome to the first in a new mini-series where we explore Booker Prize novels whose silver screen adaptations went on to experience Oscar glory. We're starting with Schindler's Ark, the Booker Prize 1982 winner, which also happens to be the first Booker-winning novel to become a film that won a Best Picture Oscar. Listen in as we dive into the book and its film counterpart. In this episode Jo and James: Share a brief biography of Thomas Keneally Revisit the origin story of Schindler's Ark Consider whether “non-fiction novels” are really novels Summarise the plot of the book, and discuss their thoughts on it Explore the character of Oskar Schindler Delve into Steven Spielberg's adaptation, Schindler's List, and the differences between book and film Reading list: Schindler's Ark by Thomas Keneally The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro Empire of the Sun by J.G. Ballard Hotel du Lac by Anita Brookner Erasure by Percival Everett The Trees by Percival Everett The Place at Whitton by Thomas Keneally The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith by Thomas Keneally Gossip from the Forest by Thomas Keneally Confederates by Thomas Keneally An Ice-Cream War by William Boyd The Daughters of Mars by Thomas Keneally A full transcript of the episode is available at our website. Take a look at all of the TV and film adaptations of Booker Prize novels here. And to watch the full interview with Thomas Keneally, head to our YouTube channel here. Follow The Booker Prize Podcast so you never miss an episode. Visit http://thebookerprizes.com/podcast to find out more about us, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok @thebookerprizes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Austin and Big T this week as we discuss the 1993 award-winning film Schindler's List.Tune in as we talk about what elements of the cinematography we enjoyed and what we thought about the character arcs throughout the film. We also share which scenes stood out to us the most and explore what lessons this film can teach us about our world today. Then join us next month when we discuss the 1999 fantasy comedy Being John Malkovich. Episodes are released the first Monday of every month.Write into us at layersoffilmpod@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok: @layersoffilmpod

On today's show we chat with a legend of Australian and indeed World literature, both for adults and children, about her author journey and what it takes to be a professional writer.   Today's guest is a world-renowned author and speaker, with an Order of Australia for services to literature. She is the Head of SCBWI Australia East and NZ. She is an ambassador of the Premiers Reading Challenge. A Writer Ambassador of Room to Read which has reached more than 20 million children in Asia and Africa, a Committee Member of Books in Homes, a former Chair of Writers NSW, an Australia Day Ambassador, and her work has been included in anthologies together with Sir Salmon Rushdie, David Malouf, and Thomas Keneally. I could go on and on, because there is still so much more. And, she is still writing and publishing books today.  To tell us all about it, along with tips on the craft of writing and creating amazing literature, please welcome the wonderful, the awe-inspiring, Susanne Gervay.

Thomas Keneally discusses his long literary career with Greg Johnston, and his novel, Corporal Hitler's Pistol, which won the 2022 ARA Historical Novel Prize—Adult Category

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have.  This week we are chatting about the details of how to tackle those really big books!  To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.   Literally Reading: Queen Bee by Amalie Howard (Traci) All That's Left Unsaid by Tracey Lien (Ellie)  Crack the Book Open: East of Eden by John Steinbeck The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas 11/22/63 by Stephen King The Secret History by Donna Tartt Les Miserables by Victor Hugo The Stand by Stephen King Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry Dracula by Bram Stoker  Schindler's List by Thomas Keneally

Comedian Eurydice Dixon and student Aya Maasarwe were both victims of horrific crimes. The first responding forensic expert to those scenes was Jo Glengarry. She facilitated the investigation and performed the forensic tasks which contributed to convictions.  Understand Professor Glengarry's process when being a first responding forensic expert to violent and confronting scenes, and understand the personal and professional toll that these cases had on her.  Host Kathryn Fox talks to Jo about  and understands the nature of these crimes and how forensic experts respond and what processes go into facilitating a successful conviction.   If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, phone 1800 RESPECT. (1800 737 732) For counselling, advice and support for men who have anger, relationship or parenting issues, call the Men's Referral Service on 1300 766 491. If this content affects you, the number for lifeline is 13 11 14.  For more resources specific to your state or territory, visit www.respect.gov.au/services/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A conversation with the author of Schindler's List. Asuralian author Thomas Keneally has written dozens of books in his career, spanning from the 1960s. His most famous work is his prize-winning 1982 book called Schindler's Ark. It was later renamed Schindler's List, and that's what the movie was based on. In this 1995 interview Keneally talks about another of his books, and its connection to Schindler. Get A River Town by Thomas Keneally You may also enjoy my interviews with Colleen McCullough and Amy Tan For more vintage interviews with celebrities, leaders, and influencers, subscribe to Now I've Heard Everything on Spotify, Apple Podcasts. or wherever you listen to podcasts. #Australia #historicalfiction #ancestry

Dane Stern, chair of the Shoah remembrance committee, NSW Jewish Board of Deputies organized the commemorations, With guest speaker Thomas Keneally

On this week, Marie Cassidy and Stephen Vincent were the second pair voted off ‘Dancing with the Stars'; author Thomas Keneally on his latest book Fanatic Heart; Elaine Farrell and Leanne McCormick on women who landed on the wrong side of the law; Emmy-nominated TV and gaming producer Tríona Campbell; and Professor Kevin Kavanagh on fungi.

Thomas Keneally is the booker prize-winning author of Schindler's Ark, which was adapted to Schindler's List. The Australian author's latest book is Fanatic Heart.

Hola excursionistas, soy José Luis Arribas y éste es el súper sonido de 'Ventajas de viajar en cine', desde 'Siéntelo con oído'. Procuren todos su billete de ida, acomódense en su butaca y durante este tiempo háganme el favor de parar sus relojes. El viaje comienza. Hoy: 'Segunda Guerra Mundial'. El tema que ocupa el espacio de hoy es el adecuado a tratar. No está elegido al azar. Se necesita hablar de ciertos temas y el cine realiza el papel adecuado siempre que es necesario. Una terrible y devastadora guerra se libra en Ucrania. Una contienda desigual y repulsiva. Como todas las guerras, porque por un lado se encuentran los civiles y por el otro los que ordenan las matanzas. Y podríamos haber empezado mucho antes, ya que conflictos armados existían y existen, en diferentes partes del mundo, antes de que comenzara la que nos ocupa y mientras asistimos desconcertados diariamente a tanta violencia. Se ha comentado otras veces que el cine realiza una importante función como testigo de la historia y como medio de denuncia, mostrando al espectador una realidad de la cual era quizá desconocedor. O sencillamente como recordatorio, para que no se pierdan en la memoria las acciones del ser humano. En el caso de la guerra, para mostrar su mezquindad. En el espacio de hoy realizamos un análisis comparativo entre dos grandes películas, que transcurren en el vergonzoso escenario de la Segunda Guerra Mundial: 'La lista de Schindler' y 'La vida es bella'. La elección del conflicto no responde a una determinada causa pero la decisión sobre los títulos elegidos sí. Tenemos ante nosotros a dos obras maestras de la cinematografía, que desde dos puntos de vista completamente diferentes narran por igual dos historias sobre la barbarie del hombre contra el hombre. La misión que nos hemos encomendado no pasa por el análisis en profundidad de las dos películas en particular, describiendo detalladamente todos sus aspectos. No es la forma habitual con la que dedicamos el tratamiento de un título, cuando es el elegido para coronar el tema de este espacio. En este caso recogemos las semejanzas y las diferencias con las que exponen la guerra más mortal de la historia de la humanidad, tocando uno de sus episodios más vergonzosos, el Holocausto. Queremos debatir sus visiones sobre este contenido, y las formas y procedimientos que utilizan para hacernos llegar su mensaje lo más claro posible. El genocidio perpetrado por los nazis se materializó en la forma de campos de exterminio, enclaves donde realizar sistemáticamente sus despreciables asesinatos. 'La lista de Schindler', película de 1993 dirigida por Steven Spielberg, nos presenta a Oskar Schindler, personaje basado en la persona real, empresario alemán dueño de diferentes fábricas, que salvó las vidas de más de mil doscientos judíos, contratándolos como sus trabajadores. Se basa en la novela 'El arca de Schindler' de Thomas Keneally, autor inspirado a su vez por los testimonios de Poldek Pfefferberg, uno de los supervivientes y empleado de una de las fábricas. La película está rodada en blanco y negro, ya que representa al propio Holocausto, según explicaciones de su director. Conforme al pensamiento de Spielberg, el color representa la vida y por lo tanto una película sobre el sufrimiento y el dolor de la población judía debe estar realizada sin color. Solamente hay una excepción coloreada y es el rojo del abrigo de una niña, que camina por el gueto de Cracovia y parece únicamente visible para los ojos del espectador. De nuevo, de acuerdo al realizador, la niña significaba lo evidente de lo que estaba ocurriendo y se representaba ante todos de una forma extremadamente clara, dando a entender con este simbolismo que aunque los altos mandos de Estados Unidos conocían lo que tenía lugar en Europa, no hicieron absolutamente nada para prevenir esta destrucción y ruina contra los judíos. Por eso destaca el rojo entre la ausencia del color: los hechos eran visibles y algunos no quisieron mirar. Otro aspecto importante de la fotografía del filme, al haber utilizado el blanco y negro, es que ayuda a dar la sensación de tener ante nosotros un documental real realizado en ese tiempo. No tiene que existir nada que pueda otorgar algo de belleza a los sucesos narrados. Fue una realidad cruda y por lo tanto la película sostiene la responsabilidad de mostrar la verdad descarnada. 'La vida es bella', película italiana del año 1997 realizada por Roberto Benigni, cuenta la historia de Guido, personaje protagonizado por el propio director. Dividida en dos partes, la primera narra las transformaciones sociales y políticas que poco a poco van llegando y golpeando a su país, en la forma del creciente fascismo y antisemitismo que amenaza a Europa. En esta etapa comienza la relación con la mujer de la que se enamora a primera vista y años después, ya casados y con un hijo, en el contexto de una Italia ocupada por los nazis y el último año de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, como muchas otras familias judías, son detenidos y enviados a un campo de concentración nazi. En esta segunda parte, Guido, persona de desbordante imaginación, se valdrá de esta virtud como instrumento para salvar la infancia, la inocencia y la vida de su hijo. Como protección ante el horror de la realidad, creará un juego de puntos para su pequeño, convirtiendo su cárcel en un gran tablero donde todos luchan por el premio final, un tanque de verdad. La historia es original aunque posea ciertas influencias basadas en supervivientes, como la de Rubino Romeo Salmoni y su libro 'Al final derroté a Hitler', y como la del padre del director, tras pasar dos años en un campo de concentración. La forma irónica del relato del primero y las vivencias narradas del segundo, a modo humorístico para soportar de alguna forma su dolor y el de sus hijos, formarían la semilla desde la que construir la historia. Según Benigni, reír y llorar vienen del mismo punto del alma. 'La lista de Schindler' se acerca en primerísimo plano al sufrimiento y 'La vida es bella' coloca un filtro especial antes, pero no desvirtúa en absoluto la esencia de lo que pretende contarnos. El juego inventado para el niño nos hiere de la misma forma que la imposibilidad de poder escribir todos los nombres en la lista de la vida. Estas dos películas se han adentrado en una de las zonas más oscuras de la historia. Otras también lo hicieron y no importa si resultaron mejores o peores. Acordes a su finalidad, conmovieron a los que se acercaron a ellas y hoy, en este espacio, son las protagonistas de nuestra denuncia, la pequeña aportación ante el horror que se repite de nuevo.

Chaired by Angela Savage For over fifty years, Tom Keneally has been writing about everything that makes us tick – and the contentious, disputed land that is ‘Australia'. In his new collection of thought-pieces, he moves seamlessly between deep questions of our past and moments of private revelation. A Bloody Good Rant is exactly what it says it is – a bit of ratbaggery, some judicious hindsight, and a generous serve of wisdom. The author of The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith, Schindler's Ark and Corporal Hitler's Pistol gets a few things off his chest.

Dr Tony Bernard from the Northern Beaches, Sydney Australia, discusses his recently published book, The Ghost Tattoo, a true story of his father, Henry Bernard's life. Henry was a respected and hard working doctor on the Northern Beaches, from 1956 until 2002, however few of his patients, the local community or his family for that matter, knew anything of his tragic past. It wasn't until Henry saw the movie, Schindler's List, written by fellow Australian, Thomas Keneally, that Henry began to share his story. Henry was born in Poland in 1920's, he was Jewish. In 1939 the Holocaust commenced, and Henry and his family lives changed forever. #holocaust #jews #jewish #poland #WW11#survivor #history #courage #tragedy #holocaustsurvivor #concentrationcamps #torture #cruetly #nazis #warcrimes #genocide #warcrimestrials #hope #fear #thomaskeneally #schindlerslist

Debbie talks to legendary business author and speaker Tom Peters.  And if you're wondering why she's interviewing a business management guru, it's because Tom exemplifies the new name of the podcast: [B]OLDER. I.e. getting bolder as you grow older. Tom is the co-author of In Search of Excellence, which was published 40 years ago and is considered one of the most influential business books ever written. The book makes the argument that excellent companies treat their employees with respect. They put people first. That was a more unusual perspective four decades ago than it is now.Tom is known for his brash delivery and has been happily haranguing audiences and readers for decades with his philosophy of people first.  In 2017 he received the Thinkers50 Lifetime Achievement Award. He also coined the term Personal Branding.And he's not stopping, even as he turns 80.In this conversation, he reflects on excellence and teamwork; passion, outrage and why they are the most important quality in a good speaker; his love for research and data and the concept of compassionomics. He also gets personal, opening up about his childhood and his mother's influence and reiterating why he is not done yet.He's as fanatical as ever and you'll hear Debbie occasionally interrupting or trying to interrupt him in this conversation. Not something Debbie normally does but Tom's Director of Programs, Shelley Dolley, encouraged her to do so. His most recent book, Excellence Now: Extreme Humanism,  is more relevant now than ever with its emphasis on creating a humane workplace. It's his eighteenth book and it may be his last, he tells Debbie. Much of his written and speech material is available—free to download—at tompeters.com and excellencenow.com.Enjoy a spirited and wide-ranging conversation with a legendary thinker.  Mentioned in this episode or useful:TomPeters.comTom Peters on TwitterIn Search of Excellence: Lessons from America's Best-Run Companies by Tom Peters and Bob Waterman (​​Harper Business; Reprint edition 2006)Excellence Now: Extreme Humanism by Tom Peters (Networlding Publishing, March 2021)Complete listing of Tom's booksThe Brand Called You by Tom Peters (Fast Company, August 31 1997)Tom Peters remembers Bob Waterman (who died Jan. 2, 2022)Debbie's Cool Friends interview with Tom Peters (2008)Susan Sargent (married to Tom Peters)Rebecca Eaton - Masterpiece TheaterMcKinsey & CoThe Firm: The Story of McKinsey and Its Secret Influence on American Business by Duff McDonald (​​Simon & Schuster; Reprint edition 2014)The Golden Passport: Harvard Business School, the Limits of Capitalism, and the Moral Failure of the MBA Elite by Duff McDonald (Harper Business; Reprint edition 2017)Tickled: A Commonsense Guide to the Present Moment by Duff McDonald (Harper; 2021)Dopesick (TV Mini Series 2021)Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe (Doubleday; 2021)Should Women Rule? (The Atlantic, November 2008)Compassionomics - The WebsiteCompassionomics: The Revolutionary Scientific Evidence that Caring Makes a Difference by Stephen Trzeciack and Anthony Mazzarelli (Studer Group; 2019)Amazon.com: The Social Psychology of Organizing by Karl E. Weick (McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages; 1979)Thomas Keneally, the Australian writer Tom has been enjoying recently Note from DebbieIf you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than two minutes and it really makes a difference. It makes me feel loved and it also attracts new listeners.Subscribe to my newsletter and get my free writing guide: https://bitly.com/debbie-free-guide.Connect with me:Twitter: @debbieweilInstagram: @debbieweilFacebook: @debbieweilLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/debbieweilBlog: Gap Year After SixtyEmail: thegapyearpodcast@gmail.com- DebbieWe Are Looking For a SponsorIf you are interested in reaching a smart and thoughtful audience of midlife, and older, listeners, contact Debbie Weil.Media PartnersNext For MeEncore.orgMEASupport this podcast:Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: it will help us find a sponsor! If you are interested, contact Debbie WeilSubscribe via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or SpotifyCredits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaPodcast websiteMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake

With special guest: Thomas Keneally… in conversation with Bill Kable In the new book A Bloody Good Rant you might expect from the title that this is going to contain some wild and extremist views. However on the contrary except for some well-deserved and unapologetic criticism of one group of economists, you will not find in this book that sort of ranting and raving. It is instead Tom Keneally writing with intimacy and insight and an invitation to share his insight and humanity.   Podcast (mp3)

Beloved Australian writer Thomas Keneally has never been short of a story to capture the imagination of Australia and the world. Iin his latest book, Tom is showing audiences a bit of his own world, or at least his thoughts on the state of the world around him. In the Drawing Room, he discusses economics, Mungo Man, and our collective unconscious.

Beloved Australian writer Thomas Keneally has never been short of a story to capture the imagination of Australia and the world. Iin his latest book, Tom is showing audiences a bit of his own world, or at least his thoughts on the state of the world around him. In the Drawing Room, he discusses economics, Mungo Man, and our collective unconscious.

Prolific Australian writer Thomas Keneally has published his musings on all things from economic theory to grandparenthood in new memoir A Bloody Good Rant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised that this podcast episode contains the names of people who have died. Thomas Keneally reflects on The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith in conversation with his long-time friend, Stan Grant. Thomas' 1972 Booker Prize–nominated story of a black man's revenge against an unjust society, The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith, was a formative novel for Stan, helping the young reporter recognise the contradictions at the heart of our national identity. Stan has written the latest instalment of the Writers on Writers series on Thomas. The two continue a long-running conversation about their body of work and friendship, and this land's history, stories and peoples. Please note, this episode contains references to topics such as the Stolen Generations and abuse.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in botanical history, we celebrate a beloved Indiana poet, the Engelmann Botanical Club and their display of fall flowers over 120 years ago, and an Australian author who had asthma as a child. We'll hear an excerpt from the New York Times bestselling author, Karen White. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a terrific book by a modern plantsman and nurseryman. And then we'll wrap things up with a poignant poem from a writer and critic who said his goodbyes through his writing.   Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart To listen to the show while you're at home, just ask Alexa or Google to “Play the latest episode of The Daily Gardener Podcast.” And she will. It's just that easy.   The Daily Gardener Friday Newsletter Sign up for the FREE Friday Newsletter featuring: A personal update from me Garden-related items for your calendar The Grow That Garden Library™ featured books for the week Gardener gift ideas Garden-inspired recipes Exclusive updates regarding the show Plus, each week, one lucky subscriber wins a book from the Grow That Garden Library™ bookshelf.   Gardener Greetings Send your garden pics, stories, birthday wishes, and so forth to Jennifer@theDailyGardener.org   Facebook Group If you'd like to check out my curated news articles and original blog posts for yourself, you're in luck. I share all of it with the Listener Community in the Free Facebook Group - The Daily Gardener Community. So, there's no need to take notes or search for links. The next time you're on Facebook, search for Daily Gardener Community, where you'd search for a friend... and request to join. I'd love to meet you in the group.   Curated News Prairie Strips Prevent Soil Erosion, Help Pollinators | Farm Progress | Fran O'Leary   Important Events October 7, 1849 Birth of James Whitcomb Riley, American writer, and poet. In Indiana, he was especially beloved and is remembered as the Hoosier poet. James wrote in dialect - in the voice of the common man - and the majority of his over 1,000 poems were often sentimental or humorous. He managed to have a successful writing career despite a lifelong struggle with alcohol. Today, in James' hometown of Greenfield, Indiana, the Riley Festival is touted as Indiana's largest four-day gathering. The event started in 1925 and took place the first or second weekend of October. The "Riley Days" festival traditionally ends with a flower parade, and children place flowers around 1918 Myra Reynolds Richards' statue of Riley on the county courthouse lawn. James wrote several poems about flowers and gardens. One of his most famous poems is When the Frost is on the Punkin. Here's an excerpt from When The Green Gits Back In The Trees: In Spring, when the green gits back in the trees, And the sun comes out and stays, And yer boots pulls on with a good tight squeeze, And you think of yer bare-foot days; When you ort to work and you want to not, And you and yer wife agrees It's time to spade up the garden-lot, When the green gits back in the trees When the whole tail-feathers o' Wintertime Is all pulled out and gone! And the sap it thaws and begins to climb, And the swet it starts out on A feller's forred, a-gittin' down At the old spring on his knees— When the green gits back in the trees —   October 7, 1900     On this day, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (St. Louis, Missouri) shared articles about autumn-blooming flowers. The wild flower exhibition held by the Engelmann Botanical Club in the Public Library Building gave the observer a striking idea of the beauty and profusion of the uncultivated flowers which can be found In the vicinity of St. Louis in the autumn.  To many it was a revelation.  Miss Ellen C. Clark, President of the Englemann Botanical Club, wrote,   The table that attracted the children the most was that on which the fruits and seeds were collected. The pods of the milkweed and dogbane families, with their hairy seed, those of the trumpet creeper and others, showed them how seed could fly; the berries of the dogwood, buckthorn, the coralberry, the pokeberry had each its special attraction. The Engelmann Botanical Club has had only a short existence. [It started] a little more than two years ago… When a name for the club was considered it seemed most fitting to honor Dr. Engelmann, the eminent St. Louis physician who made time in the midst of a large practice to do botanical work that distinguished him among the botanists of the world.  J. H. Kellogg wrote,   Besides the large exhibits of gentians, lobelias, asters, and goldenrods, there were others equally as attractive, although the Cardinal Lobelia is one of the most glaringly beautiful wildflowers to be found.  Eupatorium ageratoides, or whitesnake root, growing in rich shady woods with white flowers, is a very pretty plant, blooming until late in the fall.  Eupatorium coelestinum. or mistflower, with its delicate blue flowers, is very beautiful. It Is found growing in low grounds and blooming until cold weather.  Bidens Bipinnata or Spanish Needle is one of our common fall flowers, sometimes covering low meadows with its bright yellow flowers and along roadside almost everywhere.  Another group of plants that will attract your attention if you take a walk through the woods in almost any direction during the fall of the year is the Desmodiums or beggar's ticks [or beggar lice]. Not on account of their showy flowers, but of their seeds, which will stick to you "closer than a brother," as anyone can testify who has taken a walk in the country at this season of the year.   October 7, 1935  Birth of Thomas Keneally, Australian novelist. He is most widely known for his non-fiction novel Schindler's Ark, which was adapted into Steven Spielberg's 1993 Academy Award-winning film for Best Picture, Schindler's List. As a child, Thomas had terrible asthma. He wrote, I [was] frequently sick, particularly with asthma for which there was no proper treatment then. In September of 2009, Thomas helped open the brand new Asthma and Allergy Friendly Garden in the Eden Display Gardens in Sydney. A first of its kind in Australia, the garden was developed by Eden by Design with guidance from the Asthma Foundation NSW to help people living with asthma and allergies enjoy the benefits of gardening. One of the keys for asthmatics and allergy sufferers is to select low-allergen plants and female trees. Some tree species are distinctly male or female. The male plant produces pollen, and the female plants are often less triggering for folks with allergies. Other tips include gardening in the morning when the grass is still wet with dew - that helps keep the pollen on the ground. Avoid gardening on windy days when pollen is in the air. And after being in the garden, make sure to shower and change your clothes to remove any allergens that are on your body and clothes.   Unearthed Words I looked around the garden, the sun feeling warm on my back. "So why are you here? I would think you'd want to be as far away from a hurricane as possible." She looked at me as if I'd just suggested streaking down the beach. It took her a moment to answer. "Because this is home." She wanted to see if the words registered with me, but I just looked back at her, not understanding at all. After a deep breath, she looked up at a tall oak tree beyond the garden, its leaves still green against the early October sky, the limbs now thick with foliage. "Because the water recedes, and the sun comes out, and the trees grow back. Because" - she spread her hands, indicated the garden and the trees and, I imagined, the entire peninsula of Biloxi - "because we've learned that great tragedy gives us opportunities for great kindness. It's like a needed reminder that the human spirit is alive and well despite all evidence to the contrary." She lowered her hands to her sides. "I figured I wasn't dead, so I must not be done." ― Karen White, The Beach Trees   Grow That Garden Library The New Shade Garden by Ken Druse This book came out in 2015, and the subtitle is Creating a Lush Oasis in the Age of Climate Change. In this book, Ken Druse does it again. He provides another comprehensive guide - but this time focuses on shade plants and our changing climate. Ken's conversational writing style makes his advice stickier and easier to implement. Today gardeners need to be planning for the conditions their garden may face long term to maximize their efforts and investment. What shade plants are best if you have deer? How can I have a shade garden and also water less? What are the best plants for color in the shade garden of the future? These are the questions current and future generations of gardeners face. Beauty is still a garden goal, but today's gardener is looking for earth-friendly, climate-wise, and super functional plants. This book is 256 pages of everything you need to know to create or upgrade a shade garden from a modern plant master. You can get a copy of The New Shade Garden by Ken Druse and support the show using the Amazon Link in today's Show Notes for around $30.   Today's Botanic Spark Reviving the little botanic spark in your heart October 7, 1939 Birth of Clive James, Australian-born British literary critic, poet, lyricist, novelist, and memoirist. In 1972, Clive gained notoriety as a television critic for The Observer. His voice was unique, and his writing reflected his wry and intelligent humor. Then, eleven years ago, in 2010, Clive was diagnosed with both emphysema and leukemia. As one might expect, his deteriorating health impacted his work, and Clive began using his poetry to write his earthly goodbyes. One day in 2014, his daughter gifted him with a tree, and he wrote a touching poem called Japanese Maple. Clive worried he wouldn't live to see the tree change color in the fall. Here are the words he wrote from that particular verse. My daughter's choice, the maple tree is new. Come autumn and its leaves will turn to flame. What I must do Is live to see that.That will end the game For me, though life continues all the same. Clive James enjoyed several autumns with that tree. He died in 2019.   Thanks for listening to The Daily Gardener. And remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."

In this Full Story, Laura Murphy-Oates introduces an episode of our new podcast Australia Reads. In it Thomas Keneally reads his piece on the fracturing of Australia's federation during the Covid crisis. It's recommended by Guardian Australia's editor, Lenore Taylor

The Covid pandemic has highlighted that we still cling to old state rivalries. Lenore Taylor, Guardian Australia's editor, recommends Thomas Keneally's essay that explores the history of Australia's federation and what is pulling us apart

Thomas Keneally is a well known Australian author who has written over 50 books in his time. Thomas joined Matthew to discuss his latest book, Corporal Hitler’s Pistol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 1: What will happen tomorrow? How do writers explore what may come through both fiction and non-fiction? Chapter 2:  Jamila explores the latest novel from Kazuo Ishiguro, 'Klara and the Sun'. Chapter 3: Astrid takes a different approach and turns to non-fiction. She discusses two recent works from Stan Grant - 'Stan Grant on Thomas Keneally' and 'With the Falling of the Dusk'. Recommendations: Jamila recommends 'Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the Word' by Tyson Yunkaporta. Astrid recommends switching up your reading habits - if you tend to read fiction, pick up some non-fiction, and if you have a non-fiction habit, try a little fiction for your next read. CHAT WITH US Join our discussion using hashtag #AnonymousWasAWomanPod and don't forget to follow Jamila (on Instagram and Twitter) and Astrid (also on Instagram and Twitter) to continue the conversation. This podcast is sponsored by Hachette Publishing and is brought to you by Future Women. The podcast is produced by Bad Producer Productions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In September 2020, as Tasmania’s Upper House prepared to debate an Assisted Dying bill, an article appeared on the online publication Mercatornet. Above a picture showing a graph of a flatlining heartbeat superimposed over an elderly hand was a headline in big, bold letters: ‘Grandma took her life yesterday. Her doctors helped her.’ The article described a lonely, elderly woman, seemingly abandoned by her family in a Melbourne nursing home during COVID, encouraged by her doctors to end her life using Victoria’s Assisted Dying law. Photo: the image used by Mercatornet Within days, it was being promoted by religious groups and The Australian Family Association as a warning to MPs about why they should vote down the Tasmanian bill.  In this episode, we reveal the truth behind that story. Who was Grandma? Had her family really abandoned her? Was her decision to die her own, or was she encouraged?   And what was it that connected the crusading author and the website that gave her story a global platform? ‘Just to get out of bed, you could tell she was in pain... she was really struggling. My brother said, ‘God, if Mum could have that medicine tomorrow, she would take it.’ Everybody was understanding because we all knew what she'd been through and didn't want her to go through that again. ‘Ruth’s’ daughter ‘Jane’ For more Visit Go Gentle Australia gogentleaustralia.org.au Audio: Neil Mitchell clashes with former Catholic priest over protest outside Peter Mac Cancer Centre – 3AW Newstalk, 11 April 2019 Video: Fatal Fraud: A case study of tactics employed against evidence-based public policy initiatives – Go Gentle Australia, August 2019 Article: Code of Ethical Standards for Catholic Health and Aged Care Service in Australia – Catholic Health Australia, June 2001 Medical and Biblical Response to Euthanasia -- Dr Megan Best and Dr Andrew Sloane – Christian Medical and Dental fellowship of Australia, 2019 In this episode  In order of appearance:  Neil Mitchell, Eugene Ahern, ‘Bronwyn’, ‘Jane’, Tom Kenyon, Helen Lord, Leon Compton, Megan Best, Andrew Sloane, Tom Keneally, Stephen Parnis, Roger Hunt, Greg Mewett, Molly Carlile Credits Better Off Dead season two is produced by the Wheeler Centre and Go Gentle Australia  Writer, Co-Producer and Host: Andrew Denton (Go Gentle Australia) Series Co-Producer and Script Editor: Bethany Atkinson-Quinton (The Wheeler Centre) Associate Producers: Kiki Paul and Steve Offner (Go Gentle Australia) Audio Editor and Engineer: Martin Peralta, with assistance from Adam Rothwell Production Assistant: Alex Gow (The Wheeler Centre)Marketing: Emily Harms (The Wheeler Centre), Steve Offner and Frankie Bennett (Go Gentle Australia)  Publicity: Debbie McInnes (DMCPR Media) Episode Pages: Mia McAuslan (The Wheeler Centre) Episode Artwork: Megan HerbertTranscript: Alice BoyleCommissioning Editors: Kiki Paul (Go Gentle Australia) and Caro Llewellyn (The Wheeler Centre)Theme music: ‘Loydie’s Angel’ written and performed by Jordan LaserMusic: Brendan John Warner, James Domeyko, Simon Kindt, Michael Cusack Special thanks to interviewees ‘Jane’ and her family and Thomas Keneally for their time for this episode. Footage supplied courtesy of Seven Network. All rights reserved. © Listen to Better Off Dead season one here, subscribe in iTunes, or via your favourite podcast app. #BetterOffDeadpod Your Stories If you're suffering, or someone you love has died badly – in a hospital, in palliative care, in a nursing home, or at home – or if you’ve had an experience with Voluntary Assisted Dying, we would love to hear from you. Tell your story here. Transcript Download a transcript of this episode in PDF format. 

Thomas Keneally is one of Australia's most accomplished authors. The Booker Prize winner gained global fame with his book Schindler's Ark, later adapted as the Oscar award winning movie Schindler's List.  From his first publication in 1964 Thomas has released stories capturing our imagination and attention. He joins John Stanley to share his journey as an author and how working with his daughter taught him more about the craft he loves so much. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thomas Keneally, novelist, playwright, and essayist, joins Rod Quinn to discuss his favourite movie, Burnt by the Sun.

Thomas Keneally, novelist, playwright, and essayist, joins Rod Quinn to discuss his favourite movie, Burnt by the Sun.

The Bookstorian Podcast. A podcast for booklovers and bookstagrammers.Books mentioned in this podcast:Life After Life by Kate Atkinson.The Boy in the striped Pyjamas by John Boyne.The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Klay by Michael Chabon.American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins.The Hair With Amber Eyes by Edmund De Waal.The Light we cannot see by Anthony Doerr.Winter of the world by Ken Follett.The Diary of Anne Frank by Anne Frank.The Meaning of Hitler by Sebastian Haffner.Catch 22 by Joseph Heller.An Artist of the Floating World by Kazuo Ishiguro.The Librarian of Auschwitz by Antonio Iturbe.Schindler's Ark by Thomas Keneally.Eggshell Skull by Bri Lee.The Diamond Hunter by Fiona McIntosh.The Pearl Thief by Fiona McIntosh.Fugitive Pieces by Anne Michaels.Podcast may contain spoilersHost: Teagan @bookstorian_Guests: Sheridan @booknookreviews and AndrewEmail thebookstorianpodcast@outlook.com.auFollow me @thebookstorianpodcastDesign by Emma Russell CreativeMusic from https://www.zapsplat.com

On this episode, we discuss the sixty-sixth Best Picture Winner: “SCHINDLER'S LIST.”"Schindler's List" is based on the 1982 non-fiction novel "Schindler's Ark" by Australian novelist Thomas Keneally. The film follows businessman Oskar Schindler who arrives in Krakow, Poland in 1939 ready to make his fortune from World War II, which has just started. After joining the Nazi party primarily for political expediency, he staffs his factory with Jewish workers for similarly pragmatic reasons. When the SS begins exterminating Jews in the Krakow ghetto, Schindler arranges to have his workers protected to keep his factory in operation, but soon realizes that in so doing, he is also saving innocent lives.  Directed by Steven Spielberg, the film stars Liam Neeson as Oskar Schindler, Ben Kingsley as Itzhak Stern, Ralph Fiennes as Amon Goeth, Caroline Goodall as Emilie Schindler, and Jonathan Sagall as Poldek Pfefferberg.Here on The Envelope, we discuss & review every Best Picture Winner in the Academy Awards History. You can reach anyone here at TheEnvelopePodcast.com – Just go there to email us, check our bios, and keep up with the latest episode.

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Mark Billingham talks to Mariella Frostrup about his latest book The Dying Hours; we discuss reportage in book form; and Thomas Keneally on the book he would never lend.

Mariella Frostrup talks to novelist Thomas Keneally, publisher and writer Carmen Callil and critic Geordie Williamson about Australian classic novels asking if Australia has neglected its literary heritage. Robert Hudson tells us about his hilarious new novel The Dazzle - a fishy tale set in 1930's Scarborough. And the latest developments in literary neuroscience - what exactly is the human brain doing when we are reading a good book?

Thomas Keneally joins Anne McElvoy to discuss his new novel The Daughters of Mars, which examines the hidden wounds of two nurses as they confront the horrors of Gallipoli. Richard Cork and Juliet Gardiner review Barbara Hepworth's hospital drawings, exhibited at the Hepworth Wakefield, sketched during her hours observing hospital procedures between 1947 and 1949. And Anne talks to David Byrne, musician, artist and essayist, about his new book How Music Works.

Andrew Marr discusses Australia's cultural heritage with the prize-winning authors Thomas Keneally and Kate Grenville, and the opera singer and composer Deborah Cheetham. Keneally has embarked on a history of Australia through its people: from convicts and Aborigines, settlers and bushrangers, patriots and reformers, and he builds up a picture of the country's unique national character. For her latest trilogy Kate Grenville delves back into Australia's history and the first three generations of white settlement, to explore the complex relationship contemporary Australians have with the past. Deborah Cheetham is one of the country's "Stolen Generation", taken from her Aboriginal family when she was months old and fostered in a white community. She discusses how she has mined her lost heritage for her latest composition. Produced by Katy Hickman.

Kirsty Young's castaway this week is the writer Thomas Keneally. He had already been nominated for the Booker Prize three times when he published a historical novel that many said should not have been eligible for the contest. It told the story of one man, Oskar Schindler, who risked his life and lost his fortune to save more than a thousand Jews. Schindler's Ark not only won the prize, it has been the best-selling Booker winner ever and went on to be made into the Oscar-winning film Schindler's List. Religion and war have been themes through much of his work and indeed his own life. His father's absence during World War II helped to create a serious-minded child who went on to train for the priesthood. But just weeks before his ordination he quit the church, picked up his pen and started writing.[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]Favourite track: Herz und Mund und Tat Und Leben- Heart & Mind & Deed & Life by Johann Sebastian Bach Book: Collected Plays by George Bernard Shaw Luxury: Can of Beluga caviar, spoon and tin opener.