My Brother Jack

Name: My Brother Jack
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SKU: 9780732297046
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By George Johnston

Series: A&R Classics

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My Brother Jack by George Johnston is a compelling narrative focused on the contrasting lives of two brothers in Australia, encompassing their upbringing and adult experiences during significant historical events. The story explores themes of identity, ambition, and personal growth, reflecting on how the brothers navigate their distinct paths amidst societal changes. Through starkly different personalities, the novel delves deeply into familial bonds and individual aspirations.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in a poignant exploration of family dynamics and personal identity set against the backdrop of Australian society. The narrative combines reflective introspection with vivid descriptions of post-war life, making it a compelling read for anyone intrigued by character-driven stories and cultural history.

My Brother Jack

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The Miles Franklin award-winning classic. 'One of the greatest books written this century' – The Illustrated London News

'The thing I am trying to get at is what made Jack different from me. Different all through our lives, I mean, and in a special sense, not just older or nobler or braver or less clever.'

David and Jack Meredith grow up in a patriotic suburban Melbourne household during the First World War, and go on to lead lives that could not be more different. Through the story of the two brothers, George Johnston created an enduring exploration of two Australian myths: that of the man who loses his soul as he gains worldly success, and that of the tough, honest Aussie battler, whose greatest ambition is to serve his country during the war.

Acknowledged as one of the true Australian classics, My Brother Jack is a deeply satisfying, complex, and moving literary masterpiece. David Meredith's story continues in the sequels Clean Straw for Nothing and A Cartload of Clay.

'Enthralling ... entertaining ... vividly original' – The Age

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My Brother Jack by George Johnston is often praised for its vivid portrayal of post-war Australia, highlighting themes of identity and familial bonds. Critics frequently commend Johnston's narrative craftsmanship and character development, particularly the complex relationship between the brothers. The novel's exploration of personal and societal transformation has resonated with many readers, making it a classic in Australian literature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780732297046

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2013

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 384

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Fiction General Fiction George Johnston Literary Fiction Series: A&R Classics

About the Author

George Johnston started his career in journalism with the Melbourne Argus when he was just sixteen. After his work as a correspondent during World War II Johnston began to focus on literature when he moved to the Greek islands with his second wife Charmian Clift. It was the strength of his honesty about humanity and relationships that earned him his place in Australia’s literary canon. Johnston in 1970 after a long battle with tuberculosis, but his enduring myth and greatness lives on through two semi-autobiographical works for which he was awarded the Miles Franklin Award in 1964 for My Brother Jack and in 1969 for Clean Straw for Nothing.