{"product_id":"a-fortunate-life-by-a-b-facey-9781760996987","title":"A Fortunate Life","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extraordinary journey of an ordinary man.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Fortunate Life\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288341299436,"sku":"9781760996987","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781760996987.jpg?v=1770542638","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/a-fortunate-life-by-a-b-facey-9781760996987","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}