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Issue Details: First known date: 2017... Special Issue 2017 of Island est. 1990- Island
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Contents

* Contents derived from the , 2017 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Introduction, Rosalie Martin , single work essay
'I first met Matthew Lamb when he was the editor of Island magazine. He won’t like that his name appears in the first sentence of this introduction. And he won’t like that I’m telling the story of this wonderful collection of essays by starting with the story of him. He’s a guy who wants to be left alone to read.' (Introduction)
 (p. 2-3)
The Writing Worm, 'Peter' , single work autobiography

'Peter (not his real name), aged 53, recently completed the Just Sentences Prison Literacy program, a pilot program established by Chatters Matters. Peter was unable to read or write until the age of 51, but here he writes about his own experiences.'

 (p. 5-6)
Craig’s Journey, 'Craig' , single work autobiography (p. 7)
Always in the Background, 'John' , single work autobiography
'John’s (not his real name) ability to read and write had been severely impaired throughout his life. In his early 50s, he completed an adult literacy program which provided specialised phonemic- and linguistic-processing support.  e particularised input he received in this program allowed him to rapidly develop his literacy skills.'
 (p. 8-9)
Sticking Up for Myself, 'Jodie' , single work autobiography

'Jodie’s ability to read and write had been severely impaired throughout her life. An adult literacy program has allowed her to rapidly develop her literacy skills. Here she is able to write about her own experiences, in her own words.'

 (p. 10-11)
Another Level of Toughness, 'Sharene' , single work autobiography (p. 12-13)
Refuge from the Storm, Perrin Scarborough , single work essay (p. 14-16)
A Second Life, Monna Mirkazemi , single work autobiography (p. 17-18)
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