Thomas Keneally: What鈥檚 next for the Schindler鈥檚 List author?
Booker Prize-winning author Thomas Keneally, known for Schindler's List, on his attempts to write the best book written by someone aged over 90.
Rachel Naylor visits the Booker Prize-winning author Thomas Keneally in his home in Sydney, Australia, to see how he writes his latest book.
He gives Rachel a tour of his neighbourhood Manly, a seaside suburb in the Northern Beaches, famous for its ferry, surfing and his beloved Sea Eagles, the rugby league team.
Rachel accompanies Thomas, known for writing Schindler鈥檚 List, on his daily walk around North Head, in Sydney Harbour National Park, taking in the breathtaking views, navigating the swamp and avoiding the spiders.
Thomas, who鈥檚 written more than 50 books, shows Rachel round his library and they discuss ageing, feeling adrift and his first rejection.
As he contemplates retirement, he also talks about his recent ill health and how he wants to write the best book written by someone aged over 90.
Presenter and producer: Rachel Naylor
Editor: Tom Bigwood
Technical producer: Cameron Ward
Production management: Phoebe Lomas
Image: Thomas Keneally (Credit: Rachel Naylor/麻豆社)
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