The perfect feel-good antidote to these stressful times, The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison gives the reader real insight into the lives of men in prison, and how important friendship, community, purpose (and sewing!) can be in helping these men develop. There is also a great sub-plot revolving around the repercussions of a proposed closure of the local public library - reminding the reader of how many outreach services public libraries provide.
This is a fairytale, but like most fairytales, there is a kernel of truth, and the message is one of hope.