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A Fortunate Life
The Australian Classic
Brief Description
The extraordinary journey of an ordinary man. Born in 1894, and first sent to work at the age of eight, Facey lived the rough frontier life of a labourer, farmer and jackaroo. He survived Gallipoli, raised a family through the Depression, lost a son in the...
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Description
The extraordinary journey of an ordinary man.
Born in 1894, and first sent to work at the age of eight, Facey lived the rough frontier life of a labourer, farmer and jackaroo. 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 60 years of marriage.
Despite enduring unimaginable hardships, Facey always saw his life as a fortunate one. A true classic of Australian literature, Facey's simply penned story offers a unique window onto the history of Australian life through the greater part of the twentieth century.
A Fortunate Life is not merely a tale of survival but a testament to resilience and optimism, revealing the spirit of a man who embraced life with an indomitable positivity.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781760996987
Publisher: Fremantle Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 March 2026
Country: Australia
Imprint: Fremantle Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 207.0mm
Weight: 486g
Pages: 432
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About the Author
A.B. Facey grew up on the Kalgoorlie goldfields and in the wheatbelt of Western Australia. He had no formal education, but 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 Fremantle Press. He died in 1982, nine months after A Fortunate Life had been published to wide acclaim.
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