{"product_id":"2026200017355-secondhand-into-the-midst-of-things-the-autobiography-of-sir-richard-kingsland","title":"Into The Midst Of Things: The Autobiography Of Sir Richard Kingsland","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew lives encompass as much drama, duty, and distinction as that of Sir Richard Kingsland — a man who rose from the cockpit of a wartime aircraft to the highest corridors of Australian public service. Into the Midst of Things chronicles the remarkable autobiography of an Australian airman and administrator whose career spanned the turbulent decades of the twentieth century, from active service in World War II to an influential post-war role shaping the nation's civil and military institutions. Written with candour and quiet authority, the narrative presents a life lived entirely at the centre of consequential events, offering an intimate view of the decisions, sacrifices, and personalities that defined an era.\n\nBeyond its personal memoir, this autobiography stands as a valuable primary document of Australian military and political history, illuminating the inner workings of government and defence during a period of profound national transformation. Kingsland's prose is measured and clear, reflecting the disciplined mind of a man who commanded respect across vastly different spheres of public life. His account argues, implicitly but powerfully, that service — to country, to institution, and to community — is its own reward. Readers drawn to stories of quiet heroism and institutional legacy will find in these pages a portrait of a life that shaped Australia in ways history is only beginning to fully appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49210260619483,"sku":"2026200017355-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/7f854acc-a4fe-40ff-8817-4d555d0ebeaf.png?v=1788268221","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200017355-secondhand-into-the-midst-of-things-the-autobiography-of-sir-richard-kingsland","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}