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A boys growing up book. Twins face the world of baby boom Australia and the family prison. Everything seems to be relatives. One twin goes to university, the other to a combat tour in Vietnam. The latter returns, his ideas & theories widely known, as the twentieth century's first celebrity scholar. A rollicking ride of whimsy, memory, travail and even triumph, of theories & ideas, philosophy and fun. Jokes abound. Parody also. And in the end: a redemption of sorts. A larger than life look at post-WWII Australia.

Produktbeschreibung
A boys growing up book. Twins face the world of baby boom Australia and the family prison. Everything seems to be relatives. One twin goes to university, the other to a combat tour in Vietnam. The latter returns, his ideas & theories widely known, as the twentieth century's first celebrity scholar. A rollicking ride of whimsy, memory, travail and even triumph, of theories & ideas, philosophy and fun. Jokes abound. Parody also. And in the end: a redemption of sorts. A larger than life look at post-WWII Australia.
Autorenporträt
A retired motor engineer who now restores pinball machines and builds automata. Married 48 years but still on probation. Almost house trained. His Granddaughter is the sun in his sky. Answers to the name 'Grumpy.' Prides himself on his sultana scones. Has a fluffy rabbit called 'Bunny.' Drives an old Cadillac convertible car. Only approach if offering cake or chocolate. Mostly harmless.