Description

This remarkable autobiography chronicles the extraordinary journey of an ordinary man through a life lived to the fullest. From a challenging childhood in the Western Australian bush, marked by a beautiful sense of stillness, the narrative moves to the harrowing experiences of a private during the Gallipoli campaign of World War I. The book masterfully captures the resilience of the human spirit as the author navigates the complexities of returning to civilian life after war. Written in a charming period style, it offers a poignant reflection on hardship, survival, and the enduring strength found in everyday existence.

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paperback edition cover

paperback

Currency Press Pty Ltd

Published Dec 31, 1987

428 pages

ISBN: 9780868191577

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Details

First Published

1987

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for A Fortunate Life by A.B. Facey.

Death/Grief
War/Trauma
Abuse