That'd Be Right: A Fairly True History of Modern Australia by McInnes, William (2009) Paperback - Softcover
William McInnes brings the World, or at least Australia, into our backyards as he writes about families and sport and politics and life in his familiar style that makes you feel as if he is sitting down talking to you. Both funny and insightful That d Be Right is part memoir, part personal history of Australia over the last thirty years. It s a biographical trip told through sport, and families and William s own experiences. He writes: As with A Man s Got to Have a Hobby I weave in and around the events that have held such fascination for this country over the last thirty years or so, connecting them all with the progression of a life. Some of these events would be considered momentous, some small and personal. And all are seen through William s eyes. They range from a day at the Melbourne Cup with his mother where too many champagnes and too few winners were picked; a swimming carnival early in the morning after a gloomy and long federal election the night before; watching truly surre
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William McInnes is one of Australia's most popular stage and screen actors, and with the publication of his memoir A Man's Got to Have a Hobby and his novel Cricket Kings, he has become a much-loved writer too. In 2006 A Man's Got to Have a Hobby was selected as one of the Books Alive 50 Great Reads and William was named 'Australian Newcomer of the Year' at the Austraian Book Industry Awards, and in 2007 Cricket Kings was shortlisted in the 'Australian General Fiction Book of the Year' category for these awards. William received critical and public acclaim for his leading role in the film Look Both Ways, written and directed by his wife Sarah Watt. His roles in SeaChange and Blue Heelers have already made him a household name, as well as roles in Curtin and East West 101. William grew up in Queensland and has travelled extensively throughout Australia. He now lives in Melbourne with Sarah Watt and their two children.
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The Age A perfect balance between humour, humility, seriousness and light, laughter and tears' Sunday Telegraph * `Will make you laugh till you cry' *
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- PublisherImport Aus
- Publication date2010
- ISBN 10 0733624324
- ISBN 13 9780733624322
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages320
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Book Description Medium Trade Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. Reprint. Medium Trade Paperback. 310 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Hachette, Australia, 2009. Reprint. *** CONDITION: This book is in near fine condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasing. Corners of covers are lightly bumped. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: William McInnes brings the world, or at least Australia, into our backyards as he writes about families and sport and politics and life, in his familiar style that makes you feel as if he is sitting down talking to you. Both funny and insightful, That'd Be Right is part memoir, part personal history of Australia over the past thirty years. It is a biographical trip told through sport and families and William's own experiences. He writes: "As with A Man's Got to Have a Hobby I weave in and around the events that have held such fascination for this country over the last thirty years or so, connecting them all with the progression of a life." Some of these events would be considered momentous, some small and personal. And all are seen through William's eyes. They range from a day at the Melbourne Cup with his mother where too many champagnes and too few winners were picked; a swimming carnival early in the morning after a gloomy and long federal election the night before; watching truly surreal Grand Final moments in a pub with a group of odd and unknown bar companions; sailing on a massive yacht during the Sydney Olympics while listening to the conversation of an elderly lady from Texas in the cabin below. William also writes about a night at the cricket with his son, which shows how things can change and oddly come full circle. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: History; ISBN/EAN: 9780733624322. Inventory No: 22080086. Seller Inventory # 22080086
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Book Description Medium Softcover. Condition: Good. Reprint. Medium softcover, reprint, 268gms, 310 pages. With humour and insight, McInnes casts his eye over the landmark moments in Australian sport and politics - and discovers that it can often be hard to distinguish the two. Book is in good condition with minor general age-related wear and tear and heavy page discolouration/spotting throughout, otherwise no other pre-loved marks. Seller Inventory # HISAUS312
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