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Fatherhood
- Narrated by: William McInnes
- Length: 5 hrs and 50 mins
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Publisher's Summary
William McInnes, one of Australia's best known storytellers and actors, has turned to a subject that is close to his heart. Fatherhood is about family, about memories of his father and the memories he's creating as a dad himself, with his own son and daughter.
Warm, witty and nostalgic, these tales are just like a friendly chat over the back fence or the banter of a backyard BBQ. They will stir your own memories: of hot summer days and cooling off under the sprinkler while Dad works in the garden with the radio tuned to the sports results; that time Dad tried to teach you to drive - and then got out of the car and kissed the ground; or taking your own kids on a family road trip.
Fatherhood is full of memories: the happy, the hilarious, the sad, bad, and the unexpectedly poignant moments. You will laugh, you may even cry - but you will recognise yourself and those you love.
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-02-2021
Soothing listening. Beautiful tales.
This is the second William McInnes audio book I have listened to while convalescing from an injury. Has brightened my days and kept me entertained. Just lovely, a word he uses frequently and with meaning.
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- Rebecca
- 14-09-2019
Thoughtful, humorous, melancholy comfort listening
William McInnes at his finest. His deep Australian voice was a joy to listen to...
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- Anonymous User
- 30-04-2020
Outstanding Listen
I loved this book, I've listened to it a couple of times.
There are parts you giggle along with and parts you shed a tear over.
I highly recommend this book.
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- Anonymous User
- 28-02-2020
Just Great
What an amazing Book.
Such great stories and moments of reflection.
Laugh out loud, bring a tear to your eye amazing
Well performed and worthwhile.
Thank you.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-01-2022
So very lovely.
Great story teller. I loved it. Makes you wish he was your friend .
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- John Mirco
- 19-10-2021
Listen and enjoy
What a kindhearted and funny man you are William McInnes. Total joy listening to you share your stories bringing forth laughter and tears.
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- Richard Forshaw
- 27-10-2022
Pure Aussie Genius
Amazing book that any father could relate to. Stella reading performance by the author. This is a great story of Aussie life, now and then. Definatelty laughed a lot. Even perhaps a tear.
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- Anonymous User
- 19-07-2019
Laugh out loud
Brace for a beautifully written collections of stories about family life. Some that evoke tears and more that make you chuckle in public. Brilliant!
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- Dunquin
- 01-02-2021
Heartwarming
So beautifully told, evoking fond and funny memories of my own life and upbringing. I laughed at the many humorous anecdotes and was saddened by the more emotional experiences subtly threaded throughout the book. What a gifted storyteller. What a wonderful father.
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- Ian Martin
- 08-10-2018
Fatherhood
This book is absolutely fantastic. A great laugh and cry all in one. Every one of his books is a great read but to listen to William read is is just the best. Onwards and upwards William, what’s next, we need more!!!
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