Back on Track
how one man and his dogs are changing the lives of rural kids
$31.91
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
8 July 2019
Summary
BackTrack: Bernie’s Journey of Redemption and Hope for Lost Youth
As a child, Bernie Shakeshaft was known as the wild one, his mischievous and reckless behavior setting him apart in his devout Catholic family. His path led him to the Northern Territory, where he sought purpose and ultimately found himself.
He worked as a ringer on a cattle station and later as a dingo trapper, embracing a life of drinking, swearing, fighting, and risk-taking. However, he also forged…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780733642128 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0733642128 |
| Author: | Bernie Shakeshaft, James Knight |
| Publisher: | Hachette Australia |
| Imprint: | Hachette Australia |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 8 July 2019 |
| Weight: | 440g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 154mm x 26mm |
You Can Find This Book In
What They're Saying
Critics Review
This fella Bernie, he’s a good fella, a bit of a genius really. What a great story.– Russell Crowe about the documentary, BackTrack Boys
This fella Bernie, he’s a good fella, a bit of a genius really. What a great story. - Russell Crowe about the documentary, BackTrack Boys
Fuelled by Shakeshaft’s earthy charisma, buoyancy and colourful language, Back on Track interweaves the tale of his reckless, troubled youth and how he found his feet, with vignettes from daily life at BackTrack and the stories of the kids whose lives have been transformed - Sydney Morning HeraldAbout The Author
Bernie Shakeshaft
Bernie Shakeshaft is the founder and CEO of BackTrack Youth Works in Armidale, New South Wales. Living and working for many years in the Northern Territory, Bernie had a range of jobs before deciding to make his vision of working with disadvantaged young people a reality. Bernie and the team at BackTrack have helped over 1000 young people, and are now expanding to share their tools with other communities across New South Wales. Bernie was the recipient of the prestigious 2014 Churchill scholarship.
James Knight has worked in network television, on independent documentaries and is a bestselling author. He has written more than twelve non-fiction books, including the bestselling biography of outback legend Milton Jones, The Man from Coolibah, and the fascinating look at two of Australia’s greatest storytellers, Henry and Banjo. He lives in Sydney.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.