Memory Pool: Australian Stories of Summer, Sun and Swimming

Dive into Australian summer memories with this nostalgic collection of stories about swimming pools.

This delightful anthology brings together reflections and recollections about the swimming pools of childhood from a range of Australians of diverse ages and backgrounds. From ocean pools to tidal baths to chlorinated suburban pools, these are places of imagination, daring, belonging, freedom, friendship, and romance. Hear from well-known Australians like Trent Dalton, Leah Purcell, Shane Gould, and Bryan Brown as they remember the pools that shaped their childhoods.

Evocative, funny, and sometimes bittersweet, The Memory Pool is for anyone who has ever dived into their local pool and wants to relive those cherished summer days. Submerge yourself in this beautiful collection and discover:

• The joy of simple pleasures
• The importance of community
• The formation of personal identity