Feb 26, 2009 Posted by booktiger

A Fortunate Life – A.B. Facey

What does it take for us to think that we have a fortunate life? Is it measured by material things? An expensive car, a large house, plenty of overseas holidays? Perhaps it is more emotional for some people. Perhaps some people see themselves as fortunate if they have a happy marriage, or if their children do well at school, or if they have their family near to them. Maybe it is career driven – an... read more

Jan 9, 2009 Posted by booktiger

1942: Australia’s Greatest Peril – Bob Wurth

I love history. I love finding out about periods of history I know little about, and I really enjoy reading a well written, informative history book that keeps you reading and never goes dry. The problem with so many history books is that they are often so full of names and dates that it is easy to lose track. As a visual reader, I need to be able to picture places, people and events in my head and I can... read more