Helen Garner's "How to End a Story: Collected Diaries" has been awarded the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction. This marks the first occasion a collection of diaries has received the prize. The book details Garner's life from her early career and raising her daughter in the 1970s, through to her experience of a marriage ending in the 1990s.
Book Content
The collected diaries document various stages of Helen Garner's life. These include her initial career period, raising her daughter during the 1970s, and her experience of a marriage dissolution in the 1990s.
Author's Previous Work
Garner's prior publications include "The House of Grief," released in 2014. This work focused on the trial of Robert Farquharson, who faced charges related to the murder of his three sons.
Award Details
The Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction was awarded to "How to End a Story: Collected Diaries." The judging panel's decision was unanimous, as stated by Robbie Millen, who served as the chair of the judges. Individuals including writer David Nicholls and singer Dua Lipa have expressed appreciation for Garner's work.