Melanie Cheng, Superstitious Doctor

Melanie Cheng began her writing career as an author of short stories. Her first collection, Australia Day, was published in 2017 to much acclaim. Her second novel, The Burrow, follows a Melbourne family forced to confront the tragedy of their shared past. This week, Michael sits down for a conversation with Melanie about family, connection, and the power of narrative medicine.

Reading list:

Australia Day, Melanie Cheng, 2017

Room for a Stranger, Melanie Cheng, 2019

The Burrow, Melanie Cheng, 2024

Intermezzo, Sally Rooney, 2024

You can find these books and all the others we mentioned at your favourite independent book store. 

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Guest: Melanie Cheng