The Fighter: A True Story

Discover the inspiring tale of resilience and compassion in 'The Fighter: A True Story' by Arnold Zable. This compelling narrative follows Henry Nissen, a champion boxer hailing from the working-class streets of Carlton, Melbourne. Once a celebrated athlete in the 1970s, Henry now finds himself navigating life on the Melbourne docks, where he confronts the challenges of the everyday. Throughout this poignant memoir, readers witness Henry's unwavering dedication to giving back to his community, as he supports the unheard voices struggling in society and champions second chances for the disaffected. In addition to reflecting on his own journey, Henry grapples with the haunting memories of his mother’s descent into madness, adding depth to his story. This trade paperback edition not only tells Henry's story but also unveils the overlooked corners of Melbourne. With powerful themes of displacement, loss, and nostalgia, 'The Fighter: A True Story' is a must-read for anyone who values the strength of the human spirit. Explore Arnold Zable's masterful storytelling and see why critics rave about his ability to illuminate the unnoticed aspects of life. Enhance your reading list with this profound book that resonates deeply with anyone who believes in redemption and hope. Order now and enjoy FREE shipping from Smartfox NZ!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925355062
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2016
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 208


Description:
Henry Nissen was a champion boxer, the boy from Amess Street in working-class Carlton who fought his way up to beat some of the world's best in the 1970s. Now, he works on the Melbourne docks, loading and unloading, taking shifts as they come up. But his real work is on the streets. He's in and out of police stations and courts giving character statements and providing support, working to give the disaffected another chance.
And all the while, in the background is the memory of another fighter, his mother-and her devastating decline into madness.
The Fighter is a moving and poetic portrait of a compassionate man, but also a window onto the unnoticed recesses of Melbourne.

'Arnold Zable is a writer who turns the unnoticed and the overlooked into something fine and lustrous.' Courier-Mail
'Arnold Zable is a long-distance athlete among novelists, and his command of his material is superb...Years of reflection and his own life experiences have contributed to the mastery with which Zable explores the themes of displacement, loss, nostalgia and homecoming in all of his books.' Canberra Times




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