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    For the Love of Patrick
    Bugger of a Kid
    • 2022

      Bugger of a Kid

      • 262pages
      • 10 heures de lecture

      Set against the backdrop of the vibrant 60s and 70s, the author shares a humorous account of her life, reflecting on the era's free-spirited culture and the promise of a brighter future. Through witty anecdotes and personal experiences, she captures the essence of a time marked by rebellion and hope, inviting readers to relive the excitement and challenges of that transformative period in Australian history.

      Bugger of a Kid
    • 2021

      For the Love of Patrick

      • 422pages
      • 15 heures de lecture

      Set in the late 1800s, the story explores the emotional turmoil of Sally Smith, a single mother in rural South Australia. After escaping a brutal master, she faces the heart-wrenching decision to leave her young son in an orphanage, highlighting the desperate choices women had to make during this period. The narrative captures the stark beauty of the landscape intertwined with Sally's heartbreaking memories, emphasizing themes of sacrifice and survival in a harsh world.

      For the Love of Patrick