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Bob Carr: Bring Back Yesterday

On the other side of great love is great loss

Bob Carr (Photo credit Scott Cameron)
Jennifer Byrne
Thursday 21 May 2026
12-12.55pm
Event Code: 20
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He was the longest-serving premier of NSW, but his biggest challenge was losing his beloved wife, Helena.

In this intimate and raw memoir, Bob Carr tells the love story of his marriage and how Helena’s death buckled him, inducing a habit of long, late-night walks across the city. Anyone who has loved deeply or suffered a great loss will find their reflection in Bring Back Yesterday: On losing the love of my life and doing what it takes to survive.

Find hope in the aftermath of great loss with Bob, in conversation with with Jennifer Byrne.
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