Author(s): Brian Pola

Gay Male & Bi Biography/Memoir | Australian/Aotearoa

Published in 2007, ‘Yarrowee: A Radical Life’ is an autographical novel set in present day Ballarat. ‘Yarrowee’ is a no-holds-barred attack on the powers-that-be. It is a story of political intrigue. It is also the story of my homosexual life.

‘Yarrowee’ invites you, the reader into a rarefied, free-wheeling world where my friends Luke, James and Xavier plunge into radical politics, the sex clubs of nearby Melbourne and the realisation of their own lives as young men. In the background is the frightening reality of being monitored by those who oppose us in the battle for the hearts and minds of Australia.

‘Yarrowee’ is a moving and confronting story of how an innocent country youth gets caught up in one of the most exciting times in Australian history. The conclusion presents a brighter future for young Australians if they choose to grab hold of it. It is a story of inspiration and hope for Australians.