The Family Law
- 254 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Writer and columnist Benjamin Law revisits his beloved family memoir, sharing the latest antics of the eccentric and endearing Law family. As the third of five children, Benjamin, a natural humorist, explores puzzling family questions: Why won't his Chinese dad wear made-in-China underpants? What led to the deportation of most of his extended family in the 1980s? Will his childhood dreams of stardom come to fruition? And what are his chances of finding love? This updated edition includes a new chapter detailing the family’s escapades over the past decade. Critics praise Benjamin's ability to blend humor with heartfelt moments, with Alice Pung noting that every sentence is "an exploding fireball of energy." Marieke Hardy describes it as a "vivid, gorgeously garish" portrayal that leaves readers enlightened and laughing. The Saturday Age highlights its sharp writing and authenticity, while the Monthly calls it "very funny," often provoking laughter. The Sydney Morning Herald commends Law's wit and skill, and The Enthusiast finds the Laws to be a uniquely relatable Australian family. Defamer urges everyone to buy a copy, calling it "wonderful," while the Courier-Mail labels it an "addictive read."
