'That exotic tribe was us. And the time we have taken, our moment.'
1970, Glenroy. One summer's morning Rita is awakened by a dream of her husband, only to look out onan empty bed.It's been years sinceVic moved north and left her life, but her house holds memories and part of her remains tied to a different time. As their son Michael enters the tender and challenging realm of first love, he too discovers that innocence can only be sustained for so long.
As they prepare to celebrate Glenroy's 100th anniversary, the residents of the Melbourne suburb look back on a time of radical change. The time has come for them to consider the real meaning of progress - both as a community and in their personal lives.
The Time We Have Taken is a powerful and poignant look at the extraordinary that lies within the ordinary, from a writer of breathtaking prose.
- ISBN10 1743099703
- ISBN13 9781743099704
- Publish Date 18 December 2012 (first published 1 November 2008)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country AU
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
- Imprint Fourth Estate
- Format eBook (EPUB)
- Pages 416
- Language English