Status
Available
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Publication
Hachette Australia (2011), Hardcover, 256 pages
Description
In William's first book "A man's got to have a hobby" he wrote about family life in the 1960s with humour, affection and honesty. "Worse things happen at sea" does the same for family life in 2000s; written by William and Sarah in a way that many Australians can relate to and enjoy.This book celebrates the wonderful, messy, haphazard things in life -- bringing home babies from hospital, being a friend, a parent, son or daughter, and dog obedience classes. It's about living for twenty years in the family home, raising children there, chasing angry rabbits around the backyard, renovations that never end. It is also about understanding that sometimes you have to say goodbye; that is part of life too.
User reviews
LibraryThing member Fliss88
William McInnes writes great books! I enjoy his friendly easy style, and I love the way he makes me feel. I'm sure talking to him in person would be like talking to a longtime, but seldom seen friend. The text is down to earth and flows well from one subject to another. This would make good holiday
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reading material, just a pity it didn't have more photos, although the photos that are included are great. Show Less
Awards
Australian Book Industry Awards (Shortlist — General Non-Fiction — 2012)
The Indie Book Award (Longlist — Non-fiction — 2012)
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Physical description
256 p.
ISBN
0733628028 / 9780733628023
Local notes
A celebration of families, suburbs and homes, friends, love and day to day Australian life.
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