Philosophy for Life

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If you’ve ever wondered why modern life feels like a group assignment gone wrong, this one’s for you.

Eamon Evans and Jenny Valentish–wrangled by the brilliant Elly Varrenti–mix philosophy, frustration and wry humour as they dive into misery, introversion, and the weird ways we try to cope. Is happiness really all it’s cracked up to be?

Discover the range of events for 2026 Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival events online at brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au

The 2026 Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival is proudly supported by Brimbank City Council, Victoria University, Creative Brimbank and Vision Australia Radio.

· Author Eamon Evans

· Author Jenny Valentish

· Writer Elly Varrenti

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[ Image description 1: Collaged Image of Bookcovers The Importance of Being Miesrable by Eamon Evans and The Introvert's Guide to Leaving the House by Jenny Valentish. Text reads Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival, Sharing Stories 12-17 March 2026]

[ Image description 2: Text Reads: Read Eamon Evans. Image of Bookcover: The Importance of Being Miesrable . Image of Author: Eamon Evans. Text Reads: Read Jenny Valentish. Image of Bookcover: The Introvert's Guide to Leaving the House. Image of Author: Jenny Valentish. Text Reads: with Elly Varrenti. Image of Writer: Elly Varrenti. ]

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