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Published by HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd, Australia, New South Wales, 2013
ISBN 10: 0732293596ISBN 13: 9780732293598
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Book
Paperback. Condition: Good. The powerful true story of a man who would inspire one son to make a film about him, starring Geoffrey Rush, and the other to uncover his past, warts and all, in this unforgettable tale. My father was no ordinary man and his was no ordinary life . Watching Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush portray his father in the film Swimming Upstream inspired John Fingleton to uncover the story no one had told, of his father's mysterious early life - and what made Harold the extraordinary man he became. Nothing could have prepared him for what he discovered. Harold spent his early childhood on the streets foraging for food for himself and his sister and being beaten for his trouble by his alcoholic mother. then, at eleven, Harold was removed to a state orphanage in Brisbane, where the treatment he and others endured haunted him forever. From abused child to rebellious orphan, Harold Fingleton played many roles in his life - larrikin street fighter, gifted sportsman, prisoner, alcoholic, football coach to a bunch of street kids, even a murder suspect - but, most importantly, a man transformed by the love of a strong woman into a father determined his children would have the opportunities he never had. A powerful true story of love, betrayal and redemption, Surviving Maggie will stay with you long after the last page. 'After forty years of bookselling, this book punched holes in me. Like ANGELA'S ASHES, no one who reads this story will ever forget it.' Phil Ryan (veteran bookseller, formerly of Mary Ryans). The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
Published by HarperCollins, 2011
ISBN 10: 0732293596ISBN 13: 9780732293598
Seller: Mr Pickwick's Fine Old Books, Katoomba, NSW, Australia
Book First Edition
Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Edges browned slightly. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Family & Relationships; Biography & Autobiography. ISBN: . ISBN/EAN: 9780732293598. Dewey Code: 306.8742092. All our pictures shown here are of the actual item, not stock photos. Inventory No: RB16049. For further info on this title, click on the "Contact Seller" button within this listing. We will try to reply within 24 hours. Otherwise you can order right now (inclusive of shipping options) from the "Add to Basket" button to the right.
Published by Harper Collins Publishers (australia) Pty Ltd, New South Wales, 2011
ISBN 10: 0732293596ISBN 13: 9780732293598
Seller: Marlowes Books and Music, Ferny Grove, QLD, Australia
Book First Edition
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 293 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout.
Published by Harpercollins, 2013
ISBN 10: 0732293596ISBN 13: 9780732293598
Seller: Haymes & Co. Bookdealers, Kingscliff, NSW, Australia
Book
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Tide mark to upper corner. Edges and endpapers lightly foxed ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 304 pages.
Published by HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd, New South Wales, 2011
ISBN 10: 0732293596ISBN 13: 9780732293598
Seller: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, Australia
Book
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The powerful true story of a man who would inspire one son to make a film about him, starring Geoffrey Rush, and the other to uncover his past, warts and all, in this unforgettable tale. "My father was no ordinary man and his was no ordinary life ." Watching Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush portray his father in the film Swimming Upstream inspired John Fingleton to uncover the story no one had told, of his father's mysterious early life - and what made Harold the extraordinary man he became. Nothing could have prepared him for what he discovered. Harold spent his early childhood on the streets foraging for food for himself and his sister and being beaten for his trouble by his alcoholic mother. then, at eleven, Harold was removed to a state orphanage in Brisbane, where the treatment he and others endured haunted him forever. From abused child to rebellious orphan, Harold Fingleton played many roles in his life - larrikin street fighter, gifted sportsman, prisoner, alcoholic, football coach to a bunch of street kids, even a murder suspect - but, most importantly, a man transformed by the love of a strong woman into a father determined his children would have the opportunities he never had. A powerful true story of love, betrayal and redemption, Surviving Maggie will stay with you long after the last page. 'After forty years of bookselling, this book punched holes in me. Like ANGELA'S ASHES, no one who reads this story will ever forget it.' Phil Ryan (veteran bookseller, formerly of Mary Ryans) My father was no ordinary man and his was no ordinary life . Seeing Geoffrey Rush play his father Harold in Swimming Upstream, written and co-produced by his brother Tony, was the catalyst for John Fingleton to uncover the story no one had told, of what made his father the man he was. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.