A Fortunate Life: for Younger Readers, Edition 3
Apr 2018 · Fremantle Press
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A remarkable life, adapted for young readers. Bert Facey's autobiography is a true Australian classic, now accessible to younger audiences.
Follow Bert's extraordinary journey through a challenging childhood, hard labor in the outback, and the horrors of World War I. Despite facing poverty, family separation, and the brutalities of war, Bert's unwavering optimism and determination shine through.
This simply written story explores themes of resilience, family, and the search for hope in the face of adversity. Discover the inspiring life of an ordinary man who lived to the fullest, showcasing the strength of the human spirit. Perfect for young readers interested in Australian history and stories of courage.
A remarkable life, adapted for young readers. Bert Facey's autobiography is a true Australian classic, now accessible to younger audiences.
Follow Bert's extraordinary journey through a challenging childhood, hard labor in the outback, and the horrors of World War I. Despite facing poverty, fami...
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A.B. Facey was in the Eleventh Battalion at the Gallipoli landing; after the war, he became a farmer under the Soldier Settlement Scheme but was forced off the land during the Depression. He joined the tramways and was active in the Tramways Union. Although he had no formal education, he taught himself to read and write. He made the first notes on his life soon after World War I, and filled notebooks with his accounts of his experiences. Finally, on his children's urging, he submitted the handwritten manuscript to the Press. He died in 1982, nine months after A Fortunate Life had been published to wide acclaim.
A.B. Facey was in the Eleventh Battalion at the Gallipoli landing; after the war, he became a farmer under the Soldier Settlement Scheme but was forced off the land during the Depression. He joined the tramways and was active in the Tramways Union. Although he had no formal education, he taught h...
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