Newspapers
The Advertiser – Boomer Magazine 2012
‘Laishley writes it all in an easy, upbeat journal style, not pulling any punches.'
The Senior – 2012
‘It takes a witty and talented writer to be amusing about breast cancer - and Claire Laishley is both witty and talented.’
Guardian Messenger – 2012
'Claire Laishley is an unsung hero of our community. Her earlier book 'My mother is my daughter' similarly helped so many families deal with Alzheimer's disease. It is a tribute to Claire's generosity of spirit that she is able to take life's troughs and turn them into inspirational, and insightful experiences for others to share. (An online comment from Guardian Messenger web-site)
The Senior – 2010
Guardian Messenger – 2009
The Sunday Mail – 2003
‘the book is laced with humour, irony, despair and frustration. (the author) steps from the pages of her book. She’s a fine writer and a straight talker’
The Advertiser – 2003
‘cathartic writing turns into book for carers’
Guardian Messenger – 2003
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Other Publications
Caravan World Issue 480 - 2010
‘Laishley's wry observations and dry wit, combined with her interesting accounts of Aussie tourist icons and people they meet, have produced a thoroughly entertaining. easily-digestible read'
Meals on Wheels publication ‘Move’ Issue 8 Summer - 2008
Alzheimer’s Association Magazine Newsletter - 2003
Holdfast Books Newsletter – 2003
‘Claire has documented her experiences with her mother in an encouraging and easy-to-read book that will have parallels for anyone facing this predicament’
Television
Anne Wills ‘AM Adelaide’ - 2003
Radio
5AA Adelaide - Lucy Cornes - 2011, 2012
ABC Adelaide - Peter Goers - 2009, 2012
5DN Adelaide - Jeremy Cordeaux – 2003
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