Fridays with Blanche
Fridays with Blanche is a candid portrait of Blanche d'Alpuget, framed as conversations over Friday lunches with interviewer Derek Rielly. It explores her life, relationship with Bob Hawke, writing, spirituality and experiences including breast cancer, across 304 pages.
At a glance
- Presents personal conversations between Blanche d'Alpuget and Derek Rielly, set around regular Friday lunches.
- Covers her relationship with Bob Hawke, her writing, spirituality, breast cancer experience and life at 80.
- The description names interviews with family members, writers, an actor and Labor Party figures.
Reference price: $34.99
Price checked: 13 Nov 2026
View offerAhead of Black FridayExplore the selectionPros and cons
Pros
- The subject matter spans personal biography, Australian political history and reflections on ageing and relationships.
- The 304-page length offers room for a range of conversations and topics.
Technical specifications
7 specifications| Publisher | Allen & Unwin |
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| Publication date | 4 November 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 304 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1761472089 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1761472084 |
| Weight listed | 337 g |
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Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in Blanche d'Alpuget and Bob Hawke's life and partnership.
- Those looking for candid Australian biography and memoir with political and personal themes.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a strictly chronological account, as the listing describes conversations over regular lunches rather than a conventional chronology.
- Readers looking for fiction or a narrow focus on Australian political history alone.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fridays with Blanche about?
It presents conversations between Blanche d'Alpuget and Derek Rielly about her life, writing, relationship with Bob Hawke, spirituality and other personal experiences.
Who is interviewed in the book?
The description lists Sue Hawke, Louis d'Alpuget, Tony Pratt, Thomas Keneally, Miriam Margolyes and Graham Richardson among those interviewed.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 304 pages.
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