Working Class Boy, by Jimmy Barnes
Working Class Boy covers Jimmy’s early years beginning in Glasgow, Scotland and then moving to Australia. Life was difficult in both places but at least the weather was nice and warm in Australia.
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The Life of Beatrix Potter, by Matthew Dennison
It’s always interesting to learn about where highly creative people come from and their environment that helps to shape them.
Working Class Man, by Jimmy Barnes
A fascinating look into the world of the Australian rock scene in the 70’s and 80’s told by Jimmy Barnes.
In Order to Live, by Yeonmi Park
The true story of a young North Korean girl’s struggle to survive and escape the cruel North Korean regime.
The Way We Were, by Arthur Laurents
A love story about two people where different political views and ideas eventually drive them apart.
Who Killed Jim Barclay?, by Wallace Mortimer
The murders of Jim Barclay and John Bamford in late 1917 at Wonnangatta Station near Myrtleford in Victoria is a fascinating mystery. The book covers the theories and paints a picture of the setting with historical stories about many of the locals of the time.
Einstein, by Walter Isaacson
An excellent read for anyone interested in the past and possible future for steam. Full of facts and statistics the statements are well backed up and interesting to read.
Giants of Steam, by Jonathon Glancey
An excellent read for anyone interested in the past and possible future for steam. Full of facts and statistics the statements are well backed up and interesting to read.
The Mystery of Princess Louise, by Lucinda Hawksley
An excellent read which covers the relatively unknown life of Princess Louise, Queen Victoria’s second youngest daughter.
Animal Farm, by George Orwell
The classic story of how revolutions can go wrong, told in a fairy tale of farm animals who take over the farm.