Fatherhood
Stories about being a dad
$35.29
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
28 July 2020
Summary
William McInnes, one of Australia’s best-known storytellers and actors, has turned to a subject that is close to his heart. Fatherhood is about family, about memories of his father and the memories he’s creating as a dad himself, with his own son and daughter.
Warm, witty and nostalgic, these tales are just like a friendly chat over the back fence, or the banter of a backyard BBQ. They will stir your own memories: of hot summer days and cooling off under the sprinkler while Dad works …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780733642319 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0733642314 |
| Author: | William McInnes |
| Publisher: | Hachette Australia |
| Imprint: | Hachette Australia |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 28 July 2020 |
| Weight: | 220g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 128mm x 26mm |
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Review * Mildura Midweek *Review * Mildura Midweek *His gently humorous stories about growing up in Redcliffe and being a father come with cringeworthy photos that must have his children squirming - but maybe they’re used to it. * Brisbane News *His gently humorous stories about growing up in Redcliffe and being a father come with cringeworthy photos that must have his children squirming - but maybe they’re used to it. * Brisbane News *A must read for all. It will take you back to your childhood and those halcyon days on the beach with mum and dad or of visiting the latest theme park with your own children. It will remind you of those who are dear to you. * Brisbanista *A must read for all. It will take you back to your childhood and those halcyon days on the beach with mum and dad or of visiting the latest theme park with your own children. It will remind you of those who are dear to you. * Brisbanista *Fatherhood is a warm, witty and nostalgic collection of tales told with ease, just like a friendly chat over the back fence, or the banter of a backyard barbecue * Hobart Mercury *Fatherhood is a warm, witty and nostalgic collection of tales told with ease, just like a friendly chat over the back fence, or the banter of a backyard barbecue * Hobart Mercury *Warm, witty and nostalgic, William is at his best when he’s tapping into our collective memory and sharing stories to which we can all relate. * Fraser Coast Chronicle *Warm, witty and nostalgic, William is at his best when he’s tapping into our collective memory and sharing stories to which we can all relate. * Fraser Coast Chronicle *
About The Author
William McInnes
William McInnes is one of Australia’s most popular writers and actors. His books include the bestselling memoirs A Man’s Got to Have a Hobby and That’d Be Right. In 2012 his book Worse Things Happen at Sea, co-written with his wife, Sarah Watt, was named the best non-fiction title in the ABIA and Indie Awards.
Also an award-winning actor and best known for his leading roles in Blue Heelers, SeaChange, Total Control, NCIS Sydney and The Newsreader, William has won two Logies and two AFI/AACTA Awards for Best Actor in the film Unfinished Sky and Best Supporting Actor in The Newsreader.
William grew up in Queensland and lives in Melbourne.
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