Alan Marshall Talking
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A celebrated work of Australian autobiography and oral history, Alan Marshall Talking presents the beloved storyteller in intimate conversation, sharing memories, reflections, and the vivid anecdotes that defined his remarkable life. Marshall, best known for his classic memoir I Can Jump Puddles, chronicles his childhood experiences with polio, his deep connection to the Australian bush, and the resilient spirit that shaped his worldview and writing career. The tone is warm, candid, and deeply human, capturing the natural cadence of a master raconteur who transforms personal hardship into universal wisdom. Through these spoken recollections, readers gain a rare and unfiltered glimpse into the mind of one of Australia's most cherished literary figures, whose storytelling tradition was rooted in empathy, humor, and an abiding love for ordinary people.
Author: Alan Marshall
Format: Hardback
Published: 1978, Longman Cheshire
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A celebrated work of Australian autobiography and oral history, Alan Marshall Talking presents the beloved storyteller in intimate conversation, sharing memories, reflections, and the vivid anecdotes that defined his remarkable life. Marshall, best known for his classic memoir I Can Jump Puddles, chronicles his childhood experiences with polio, his deep connection to the Australian bush, and the resilient spirit that shaped his worldview and writing career. The tone is warm, candid, and deeply human, capturing the natural cadence of a master raconteur who transforms personal hardship into universal wisdom. Through these spoken recollections, readers gain a rare and unfiltered glimpse into the mind of one of Australia's most cherished literary figures, whose storytelling tradition was rooted in empathy, humor, and an abiding love for ordinary people.