28 days

by Sue. Parritt

Paperback, 2021

Status

Available

Call number

A PAR v1

Publication

Middletown, Delaware : Next Chapter, 2021

ISBN

9798505681619 /

Local notes

Donated by Carol Holden 2023
Inscription: To Carol. Enjoy Emma's story. Sue

Description

Melbourne, February 2100. Emma Cartwright has 28 days left to find work, otherwise she must report to the Productive Citizens Bureau and accept any vacancy, regardless of location, pay or conditions. Her situation becomes even more grave when the Employment Positions Portal is disabled and the government refuses to extend her unemployment period. At 70, Emma could opt for voluntary euthanasia, but she has her student son Jack to support. After a chance meeting with the eccentric Cal Ritchie, founder of the clandestine group Citizens' Voice and supporter of those fleeing repressive laws to live in bush camps, Emma is determined to escape her life of compliance. When her son Jack is suddenly arrested, Emma finds herself running out of time and options, and has to take drastic measures. But can she save her son?… (more)

Call number

A PAR v1

Barcode

6712
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