• The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison

  • By: Meredith Jaffe
  • Narrated by: Simone Gescheit
  • Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (4 ratings)

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The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison

By: Meredith Jaffe
Narrated by: Simone Gescheit
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Publisher's summary

Can a wedding dress save a bunch of hardened crims? The Full Monty meets Orange Is the New Black in a poignantly comic story about a men's prison sewing circle.

"This is a deft and unlikely story in an uncommon setting about an estranged daughter, her jailed father and a very bad idea about a dress. It all makes for a warm, funny union of foes and a lovely encounter with what matters." (Rosalie Ham)

Derek's daughter, Debbie, is getting married. He's desperate to be there, but he's banged up in Yarrandarrah Correctional Centre for embezzling funds from the golf club, and, thanks to his ex-wife, Lorraine, he hasn't spoken to Debbie in years. He wants to make a grand gesture - to show her how much he loves her. But what?

Inspiration strikes while he's embroidering a cushion at his weekly prison sewing circle - he'll make her a wedding dress. His fellow stitchers rally around and soon this motley gang of crims is immersed in a joyous whirl of silks, satins and covered buttons.

But as time runs out and tensions rise both inside and outside the prison, the wedding dress project takes on greater significance. With lives at stake, Derek feels his chance to reconcile with Debbie is slipping through his fingers....

A funny, dark, and moving novel about finding humanity, friendship, and redemption in unexpected places.

"Overflowing with humour and heart. If you like a story about misfits making good, but with the added lustre of silk and satin, then this book is for you." (Natasha Lester)

"This deliciously original, immersive and darkly funny novel is full of hope and heart. A refreshing take on the theme of redemption and second chances from an assured writer." (Joanna Nell)

"Funny and moving." (Sun-Herald)

©2021 Meredith Jaffe (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers

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  • 06-16-21

Enjoyable.

I enjoyed this predictable but fun Australian yarn and can only wonder at why it has not yet been turned into a feel good movie, I’m sure it would be a winner. The narration was also excellent.

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I enjoyed this book so much. One of those books you don't want to finish. It's interesting and sweet. If you want an book that holds your attention and you can sit back and be absorbed this is the book you must read.

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A heart warming read

As someone who has volunteered in a Prison though not to teach sewing I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The characters are so real and I had tears both of sadness and joy in my eyes as I read. Meredith Jaffe has created a story which makes readers aware of the reality of prison life and shows us that prisons should be places of rehabilitation and not of punishment.

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