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It's All Good
A true story of friendship, memories and family
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See moreIt s All Good is a true story about family, memories and friendship. In re-living a road trip across America, Andrew Daddo gives the daughter of his dead friend a precious gift memories of her dad she otherwise would not have had.
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In 1991 Andrew Daddo was sacked as an MTV VJ. Rather than slink back to Australia immediately, Andrew and a bloke he'd met at a party named Ray O'Neal set off on a month-long motorcycle journey across America.
That summer spent riding cross country with Ray forged a friendship that Andrew thought would last a lifetime. But in February 2004, Ray died in an accident, leaving behind a wife and a young daughter, Rose.
In It's All Good, Andrew Daddo writes about that motorcycle journey, and the things he and Ray did, as a way of sharing with Rose some memories of her father. This is a lovely, funny, poignant story that flows from one yarn to the next with delightful ease.
In trying to convey to Rose the love her father would have shown her, Andrew Daddo captures a universal sadness experienced when we lose someone we love. His message is heartfelt, and the reader is left with the message to love well and to never take people and the good times for granted.
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It's All Good by Andrew Daddo is a touching memoir that explores themes of self-discovery and the impact of relationships on our identity. The book delves into the journey of understanding who we are, and how those who are no longer with us continue to shape our lives.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780733621796
Publisher: Hachette Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 July 2007
Country: Australia
Imprint: Hachette Australia
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 131.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 200g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Andrew Daddo has spent half his life in the entertainment industry. As well as being a best-selling children s book author, he is a presenter on the popular Seven Network travel program The Great Outdoors. The memoir It s All Good is his first adult book. Andrew lives on the Northern Beaches of Sydney with his wife and three children.
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