Fragments of Elsewhere: Book 3: Memory, Time & Becoming - Softcover

Anastasi, Henry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1923679074 ISBN 13: 9781923679078

Publisher: Kangaroo Book Publisher, 2026

Synopsis

Fragments of Elsewhere – Volume III is a contemplative exploration of memory, identity, time, and transformation. Drawing from lived experience, imagined perspectives, and social reflection, this collection moves beyond grief and faith into becoming—who we were, who we are, and who we are still becoming.
The poems traverse childhood, aging, love, regret, social justice, cultural memory, silence, and personal awakening. Written with empathy and introspection, this volume broadens the scope of the series, blending emotional truth with thoughtful observation of the human condition.
This final volume completes the trilogy with maturity, reflection, and a quiet sense of forward motion.

About this title

About the Author

Henry Anastasi is an Australian poet whose writing is shaped by a life lived across Malta, New Zealand, and Australia. The youngest of a large family, he developed a love for storytelling and imagination early on, with his writing first published during his high school years in New Zealand.After moving to Australia in 1990, Henry spent over 30 years working in the disability sector, an experience that deeply informed his empathy and creative voice. He also discovered a strong connection with the Deaf community through his ability to communicate in Auslan. Alongside writing, he has competed in table tennis in both New Zealand and Australia, representing New South Wales.Fragments of Elsewhere, published in three volumes, is his debut work.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kangaroo Book Publisher
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1923679074
• ISBN 13: 9781923679078
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 622