How to Repaint a Life

Steven Herrick

• Publisher: University of Queensland Press
• eBook ISBN:
  9780702264849
• Year: 2021

A powerful prose novel from one of Australia's most awarded authors. Isaac is running from his old life when he steps off the bus in a small town. He has nowhere to stay and doesn't plan on sticking around, but a local cafe owner's kindness offers him the chance to change his story. Then Isaac meets Sophie and learns he's not the only one wanting to repaint his life. As he did so masterfully with The Simple Gift, award-winning author Steven Herrick delves into the universal themes of rising above the past and taking control of your future.

Table of contents

• Author Biography
• Also by Steven Herrick
• Title Page
• Dedication
• Chapter 1: Hammer
• Chapter 2: Blade
• Chapter 3: Bottles
• Chapter 4: Toast
• Chapter 5: Socks
• Chapter 6: Cans
• Chapter 7: Graffiti
• Chapter 8: Racetrack
• Chapter 9: Swallow
• Chapter 10: Sprinkler
• Chapter 11: Espresso
• Chapter 12: Fudge
• Chapter 13: Liquorice
• Chapter 14: Cooking
• Chapter 15: Shopping
• Chapter 16: Party
• Chapter 17: Stars
• Chapter 18: Grandstand
• Chapter 19: Bicycles
• Chapter 20: Pancakes
• Chapter 21: Pine
• Chapter 22: Dust
• Chapter 23: School
• Chapter 24: Candles
• Chapter 25: Wine
• Chapter 26: Malt
• Chapter 27: Library
• Chapter 28: Headphones
• Chapter 29: River
• Chapter 30: Glass
• Chapter 31: Oxymoron
• Chapter 32: Apron
• Chapter 33: Puddles
• Chapter 34: Scarecrow
• Chapter 35: Cubbyhouse
• Chapter 36: Linocut
• Chapter 37: Parking
• Chapter 38: Payback
• Chapter 39: Salvos
• Chapter 40: Cake
• Chapter 41: Park
• Chapter 42: Plan
• Chapter 43: Wisteria
• Chapter 44: Banner
• Chapter 45: Jacaranda
• Chapter 46: Gang
• Chapter 47: Billboard
• Chapter 48: Books
• Author’s Note & Acknowledgements
• Imprint Page