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The Voice Inside

By: John Farnham, Poppy Stockell
Narrated by: Gaynor Wheatley, Jill Farnham, John Farnham
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WINNER OF THE 2025 ABIA BOOK OF THE YEAR
WINNER OF THE 2025 ABIA AUDIOBOOK OF THE YEAR
WINNER OF THE 2025 ABIA BIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR

At last, the unflinching and unforgettable memoir of music and life from the much-loved Australian legend. The Voice, in his own voice.

Growing up in London and Melbourne, music was always part of John Farnham's world. But the young John never dreamed of what was to come. Pop stardom in the 1960s. The release of Whispering Jack, the critically acclaimed and highest-selling Australian album of all time. A decades-long touring career. Twenty-one ARIA awards. Australian of the Year. The list of accolades and achievements is long - so, at first glance, the John Farnham story is one filled with remarkable highs.

It is, however, so much more than that. It is the story of the resilience John found as his stellar career stalled, record companies turned their backs, and he faced financial ruin. John has never shown how hard he fell and how difficult it was to stay true to himself in an industry that can be ruthless. It is the story of family, friendship and finding your voice.

Throughout a lifetime filled with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, John has remained steadfast, never losing his unique musical talent, creative strength nor his powerful ability to make human connections through his music. After his devastating cancer diagnosis and far too many goodbyes, John is now telling his story, his way.

The Voice Inside is like sitting down with an old friend sharing stories that are both deeply personal and wildly entertaining. Written alongside award-winning filmmaker Poppy Stockell, this is a captivating and powerfully honest insight into the man whose music is the soundtrack to so many of our lives.©2024 John Farnham (P)2024 Hachette Australia Audio
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I wasn't sure what to expect but was absolutely hooked from the first few words from John.
What an amazing Man you are John Farnham. I loved every single bit of this book and stayed up all night to listen to it. The fact that you read it yourself was just so special. I was shocked at some of the things that happened to you in the earlier days of your career and I am sorry for it.
It was lovely to hear from your Jilly as well. A very strong person and obviously she has been incredibly supportive. I am glad you met someone like her. Wishing you everything good for your future health wise, you have conquered so much John, and you will to the same with this.
Absolutely loved your book and thank you for writing it.

The sheer honesty

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What an incredible life John shares with us. It’s so great to hear his voice (and Jill’s) again. If you love John’s music, you’ll loves John’s book. Thankyou for sharing John ❤️

Amazing

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Fantastic to hear John’s voice again. And to listen to the raw honesty, coupled with the humour we’ve known John for for many years. All the best John and family, and thank you.❤️

Honesty

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I loved every minute, purchased Wednesday night and finished Friday afternoon with a work day in between. I know I will listen again.

The honesty the humility and the triumph of John’s story.

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An extraordinary life full of honesty and passion. Lovely to hear Johns story in his own words and voice.

An Aussie icon

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