her 'Author's Note' that due to obstacles that she encountered to get her research, she had to change the names of all the characters. Later on, after her book had been out for quite some time, Garner now considers her views on the book now that all the women are fighting for the wrong cause. She believes that she was too blunt and "black and white" and she has since changed her opinions of young feminists. The Sydney Morning Herald's article adds to the portrait of Helen Garner, as she herself tells the reader and the feminists what they want to know. Her personality has somewhat softened since the publishing of her book, but she still believes her views and she respects the younger feminists.
             Garner uses simple writing techniques to portray her point of view, but the book is written in a very conversationalist style. This makes us want to read more, as we understand what she i
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