A Fortunate Life
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A Fortunate Life
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Narrated by:
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Roger Cardwell
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By:
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A.B. Facey
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Born in 1894, Facey lived the rough frontier life of a sheep farmer, survived the gore of Gallipoli, raised a family through the Depression and spent sixty years with his beloved wife, Evelyn. Despite enduring hardships we can barely imagine today, Facey always saw his life as a 'fortunate' one. A true classic of Australian literature, his simply written autobiography is an inspiration. It is the story of a life lived to the full - the extraordinary journey of an ordinary man.
©1981 Albert B. Facey (P)2005 Bolinda PublishingWhat listeners say about A Fortunate Life
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- Jacimac
- 11-06-2018
A simply told story of a pioneer in Western Australia
The narrator does an excellent job of mirroring the simplicity with which the writer has penned his life story. From turn of the 19th-20th century he tells of his childhood experiences of poverty & lack of education or care. He writes of how he survives & details why he tries a great variety of jobs. Facey experiences 2 world wars & sees great changes in Australia during his life. A resilient humble man & a simple but powerful account of a life of struggle with both joys& pain.
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- MJL
- 02-02-2021
Surprisingly good
was not expecting to enjoy this. could not put it down. I would highly recommended.
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- Loretta.
- 16-02-2022
A Fortunate Life by A.B. Facey
I Love this book after everything he goes through he calls it a fortunate life
what a beautiful period peace Thank you A.B. Facey 💜 Thank you Roger Cardwell for reading to me 💙
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- Tina Warrilow
- 11-04-2022
everyone should read this
Feeling hard done by? Read this and HTFU, adversity is there to try you, not defeat you
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- Brett
- 20-05-2022
Proud West Aussie
This book really makes me proud to be a West Aussie.
What a life Bert lived all Gen Y and Gen Z should listen to this
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- G M N Young
- 07-02-2023
awesome book
spellbound!
I couldn't stop listening.
it annoyed me that they couldn't pronounce the towns properly. but you need to be a Western Australian to be annoyed.
the story was.amazing. what an amazing life.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-04-2020
Amazing!
What an incredible account of this mans life and his great attitude towards it, no matter what it threw at him!
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- Mick
- 22-07-2020
An Australian classic
A very humble account of the life and times of AB Facey. I could not put it down. He faced his challenges head on and was very respectful towards his grandmother, wife, and children. The narration was brilliant.
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- Anonymous User
- 28-07-2020
Unbelievable
Bert Facey is Australia's Forrest Gump. This book should be mandatory reading in Australian schools and for anyone who cares about where we've come from
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- Jake
- 07-02-2021
100 years ago Australia.
Fantastic story, I really enjoyed and learned a lot about the old days.
MUST READ
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