Discuss: What might life affirming fiction (or non fiction) look like?


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What might life affirming fiction (or non fiction) look like? What elements could it contain? Do you think this is, or should be, a rising genre? Why/why not?
The recommended book is Mr Wigg / Inga Simpson
It is available from the library in print and spoken record.
http://encore.slwa.wa.gov.au/iii/encore/search/C__SMr%20Wigg__Orightresult?lang=eng
Available from the publisher as book or ebook
https://www.hachette.com.au/inga-simpson/mr-wigg
Where the author’s website says to buy it
https://www.booktopia.com.au/search.ep?keywords=inga+simpson&productType=917504&clickid=yuiTC2SkvSCbRYj07ERSoV-9UkhU8uV4xRxpzE0&bk_source_id=335914&utm_campaign=Inga%20Simpson&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=APD&bk_source=APD
Interview
https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/booksandarts/inga-simpson27s-mr-wigg/4980018

Discuss: What might life affirming fiction (or non fiction) look like?