Ben Robertson Livres

The book chronicles the life of Norman von Nida, a legendary figure in Australian golf, who shares his experiences from the late 1920s onward. Through a unique collaboration with journalist Ben Robertson, who captures Norman's stories despite his blindness, the narrative maintains the authenticity of von Nida's voice. The work highlights Norman's encounters with golfing greats and his significant impact on Australian golf, likening his legacy to that of cricket legend Donald Bradman. This engaging account offers a personal glimpse into the world of golf through the eyes of a national treasure.

Celebrating its centenary, this narrative highlights the University of Queensland's evolution from humble beginnings to a prestigious institution among the world's top 50 universities. It features a blend of rare black-and-white photographs and contemporary color images, capturing a century of academic achievement and notable graduates. With over 40,000 students across 50 sites, this book serves as a tribute to the rich history and vibrant present of UQ, honoring all who have contributed to its legacy.

The memoir presents Ben Robertson's candid journey as he transforms from a successful journalist to a stay-at-home dad, navigating the challenges of raising two sons. With a blend of humor and honesty, he shares the emotional rollercoaster of parenting, highlighting moments of exhaustion and frustration alongside profound joy. The narrative delves into the impact of fatherhood on relationships and the evolving role of men in family dynamics, offering a heartfelt exploration of the complexities and realities of child-rearing from a male perspective.

Red Hills and Cotton is suffused with Ben Robertson's deep affection for his native Upcountry South Carolina. An internationally known and respected journalist, Robertson had a knack for finding the interesting and exotic in seemingly humble or ordinary folk and a keen eye for human interest stories. his power of description and disarmingly straightforward narrative were the hallmarks of his writing.A loyal Southern son, Robertson cherished what he judged to be the South's best traditions: personal independence and responsibility, the rejection of crass materialism, a deep piety, and a love of freedom. He repeatedly lamented the region's many shortcomings: poverty, racial hierarchy, political impotence, lack of inttellectual curiosity, and its tendency to blame all of its twentieth-century problems on the defeat of the Confederacy.An informative and entertaining new introduction by Lacy K. Ford, Jr., associate professor of history at the University of South Carolina, provides fascinating new facts about Robertson's life and recasts his achievements in Red Hills and Cotton as social commentary. Ford captures the essence of Robertson's restless and questioning, but unfailingly Southern, spirit.