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A Fortunate Life

By: A. B. Facey
Narrated by: Roger Cardwell
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Born in 1894, Facey lived the rough frontier life of a sheep farmer, survived the gore of Gallipoli, raised a family through the Depression and spent sixty years with his beloved wife, Evelyn. Despite enduring hardships we can barely imagine today, Facey always saw his life as a 'fortunate' one. A true classic of Australian literature, his simply written autobiography is an inspiration. It is the story of a life lived to the full - the extraordinary journey of an ordinary man.

©1981 Albert B. Facey (P)2005 Bolinda Publishing Historical Inspiring Heartfelt
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I loved this book but the reader's pronunciation of Western Australian towns and Perth suburbs needs reviewing.

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One of the most moving books I’ve ever experienced. I hope this book is presented in Australian schools. The likes of Albert will not be seen again. What a lovely man. Such a hard life and yet so grateful is he for the the good parts.

Moved to tears

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Fantastic story. Our whole family enjoyed it. A great way to learn about how people lived in the early 1900s.

loved it

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Loved every minute of this audiobook, can't recommend it enough.
Even my 10 year old loved it.

Awesome!

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At this tough time in the world with COVID 19, this book is well worth a read to hear of struggles our past generations went through.

Well worth a read.

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