Lies My Mirror Told Me — Wendy Harmer

Title: Lies My Mirror Told Me
Author: Wendy Harmer
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 9781760112080
Binding: Softcover

Edition: First edition, 2023

Condition: Very good condition. Clean covers and spine with only light shelf wear. Internally clean, bright, and tightly bound.

A candid and sharply written memoir from Australian comedian, broadcaster, and writer Wendy Harmer. In this autobiographical work, Harmer reflects on childhood, identity, appearance, fame, and resilience with the humour and directness that made her a well-known figure in Australian media.

The book traces her life from rural Victoria through to stand-up comedy, radio, television, and publishing, while also discussing the experience of growing up with a facial deformity and the reconstructive surgeries that shaped much of her self-image. The tone balances wit with vulnerability, making it both entertaining and surprisingly affecting.