A Fortunate Life: Fremantle Press Treasures Edition

Discover the inspiring life story in 'A Fortunate Life: Fremantle Press Treasures Edition.' This beautifully illustrated hardcover book chronicles the remarkable journey of A.B. Facey, who, despite facing incredible adversity, viewed his life through the lens of gratitude and fortune. Starting as a laborer at just eight years old, Facey navigated the harsh landscapes of early Australia as a farmer and jackaroo. Experience his extraordinary resilience as he was lost and miraculously rescued by Indigenous trackers, eventually achieving a hard-won literacy. Delve into his experiences of surviving Gallipoli, raising a family during the Great Depression, and enduring the profound loss of a son in the Second World War. Through love and companionship, he shared nearly sixty years of marriage with his beloved Evelyn, celebrating life’s precious moments. With 484 pages of heartwarming storytelling, 'A Fortunate Life' is more than just a memoir; it’s an uplifting testament to the human spirit. This edition, published by Fremantle Press in 2018, is a must-have for history buffs and lovers of Australian literature. It encapsulates the essence of facing life's tribulations with a positive outlook. Enjoy FREE shipping on this hardcover masterpiece and let Facey's legacy inspire your own journey. Please note that combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Shipping may take up to 10 days.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925591385
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2018
Publisher: Fremantle Press
Pages: 484


Description:
First sent to work at the age of eight, Facey lived the rough frontier life of a labourer, farmer and jackaroo, becoming lost and then being rescued by Indigenous trackers, then gaining a hard-won literacy. He survived Gallipoli, raised a family through the Depression, lost a son in the Second World War, and met his beloved Evelyn, with whom he shared nearly sixty years of marriage. Despite enduring unimaginable hardships, Facey always saw his life as a fortunate one.

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