A Simpler Time. A Memoir Of Love, Laughter, Loss And Billycarts

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Fine
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Harper Collins
Publisher Place: Sydney
Publisher Year: 2011
Edition: Reprint

Description: 396 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout. Peter Describes A Childhood Of Mischief, Camaraderie, Eccentric Characters, Drama-and Constant Love And Generosity. The Childhood Of A Simpler Time.

Publishers Description: An affectionate and hilarious tribute to the childhood of another era, from one of Australia's favourite authors A memoir of love, laughter, loss and billycarts Peter FitzSimons's account of growing up on the rural outskirts of Sydney in the 1960s is first and foremost a tribute to family. But it is also a salute to times and generations past, when praise was understated but love unstinting; work was hard and values clear; when people stood by each other in adversity. Above all, in the FitzSimons home, days were for doing. In this rollicking and often hilarious memoir, Peter describes a childhood of mischief, camaraderie, eccentric characters, drama - and constant love and generosity. the childhood of a simpler time. this edition now includes supplementary reading group notes.

ISBN: 9780732293086