Can you hear the hum?
When Things Are Alive They Hum poses profound questions about the nature of love and existence, the ways grief changes us, and how we confront the hand fate has dealt us. Intensely moving, exquisitely written and literally humming with wonder, it is a novel that celebrates life in all its guises, and what comes after.
When Things Are Alive They Hum is available now online and in stores throughout the U.K and Australia
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About the Author
Born and raised in Hong Kong, Hannah Bent completed her Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art and Film from Central Saint Martins School of Art and Design in London. She undertook further study in both directing and screenwriting at the Australian Film and Television and Radio School and has a Masters in Creative Writing from the University of Technology, Sydney. She was the 2013 recipient of the Ray Koppe Young Writers Award for her novel as a work in progress.
Her debut novel When Things Are Alive They Hum was inspired by her sister Camilla who lives with Down syndrome. When Things Are Alive They Hum has been shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards 2022, the MUD Literary Prize 2022, and shortlisted for the ABIA Book Awards 2022 in the categories of General Fiction Book of the Year Award and The Matt Richelle Award for New Writer Of The Year.
Book Chapters
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Chapter 1: Win back your time
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Chapter 2: Work less, do more
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Chapter 3: Improve your habits
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Chapter 4: Building a system
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Chapter 5: Delegate
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Chapter 6: Next Steps
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What Readers Say About the Book
Trent Dalton: ‘What a gift’
Joanna Nell: ‘Captivating and memorable’
Suzanne Daniel: ‘Compelling and tender.’
Kathryn Heyman: ‘Hums with love, truth and tenderness.’
Hannah Bent’s outstanding debut is a wise, wondrous celebration of life.
Hannah Bent has created a literary heroine of such pure beauty she takes your breath away.
A tender portrayal of sisterly love and impossible choices that will break your heart.
Posing profound questions about grief, love and fate, Bent’s debut celebrates life and sisterhood in an awe-inspiring way
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Articles & Resources
Creative writing, feature articles and opinion pieces by Hannah as well as articles in the press, podcasts and more, written about Hannah and her work.
