The View From Connor's Hill

Name: The View From Connor's Hill
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781925713985
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By Barry Heard

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The View From Connor's Hill by Barry Heard is a poignant memoir that reflects on the author's experiences in rural Australia. It delves into his childhood and family life, exploring themes of resilience and the profound impact of war on those who serve and their families. Barry Heard shares these insightful and personal stories with heartfelt emotion and vivid detail.
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You might enjoy this heartfelt memoir if you're interested in a vivid recounting of life in rural Australia during the mid-20th century, highlighted by the personal experiences and reflections of a man who grew up in a rapidly changing world. The book offers insightful perspectives on resilience, community, and the passage of time in a close-knit setting.

The View From Connor's Hill

Here is the captivating prequel to Well Done, Those Men, Barry Heard’s much-loved, deeply moving account of life as a Vietnam veteran. This memoir takes us back into the heart of Heard’s experiences as a boy and a young man in Australia during the 1950s and 1960s.

Capturing the detail of a lost world of country and suburban life in Australia - a world of matinees, country dances, and manual dunnies - Barry Heard delivers his memories with an unwavering honesty and candour.

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Capturing the detail of a lost world of country and suburban life in Australia—a world of matinees, country dances, and manual dunnies—Barry Heard delivers his memories with an unwavering honesty and candour.

Here is the captivating prequel to Well Done, Those Men, Barry Heard's much-loved, deeply moving account of life as a Vietnam veteran. This memoir takes us back into the heart of Heard's experiences as a boy and a young man in Australia during the 1950s and 1960s.

Colourful, poignant, and often very funny, The View from Connor's Hill reveals a young man who, among the devastation of loss and constant upheaval, celebrates the joy of living in the bush, and delights in the love of his faithful dog Rover and his headstrong horse Swanee.

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Reviews praise The View from Connor's Hill for its heartfelt storytelling and authentic portrayal of Australian bush life. Critics highlight Barry Heard's ability to blend humour and emotion, creating a rich narrative that resonates with readers. The book is appreciated for its simplicity, sensitivity, and the compelling depiction of youthful adventures and the healing power of nature.

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ISBN: 9781925713985

Publisher: Scribe Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 January 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scribe Publications

Audience: General / adult

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Pages: 272

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About the Author

Barry Heard was conscripted in Australia's first national-service ballot, and served in Vietnam as an infantryman and radio operator. After completing his national service, he returned home, where he found himself unable to settle down. He had ten different jobs in his first ten years back, worked as a teacher for a further ten years, and then held several mid-managerial posts before succumbing to a devastating breakdown due to severe post-traumatic stress disorder. Since recovering, Barry has decided to concentrate on his writing. His short stories have received several prizes, including the Sir Edmund Herring Memorial Award and the Sir Weary Dunlop Prize. Barry's books include the bestselling memoir Well Done, Those Men, its prequel, The View from Connor's Hill, and the World War I novel Tag. He lives with his family in rural Victoria.

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