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    A Fortunate Life: for Younger Readers

    By A.B. Facey

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    About this ebook

    Bert Facey saw himself as an ordinary man, but his remarkable story reveals an extraordinary life lived to the full. Bert Facey was a battler, ever optimistic and hopeful despite the hardships of his life. A true classic of Australian literature, his simply written autobiography is an inspiration. This edition has been specially adapted for young readers.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherFremantle Press
    Release dateApr 21, 2018
    ISBN9781925591477
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