The Improbable Reporter

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Author: Kevin Norbury

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 277


The Improbable Reporter is an inspirational read that follows Kevin Norbury's life from the age of 10 when he woke up one morning paralysed by polio. He recovered, but from that day was never able to use his right arm. This book will grab readers from the first page and take them along his remarkable journey as a journalist; facing enormous odds, he proves that with persistence anything is possible. **** Kevin Norbury is one of the great gentlemen of Australian journalism. His memoir is a deeply moving, funny and inspired affirmation of will and self-determination and why it still matters to be a journalist in Australia today. Virginia Trioli Co-host ABC News Breakfast, journalist and author. A remarkable story of courage, determination and persistence that entertains and inspires. There was nothing improbable about Kevin Norbury's success as a journalist. Bruce Guthrie Editor and best-selling author of Man Bites Murdoch This is one journalist's story that other journalists will love to read. And so will many, many others who have never tapped a typewriter. Kevin Norbury had to do it the hard way but he makes it sound like fun. His colourful tale of newspaper life is a delight to read. Colin Duck Author, editor and publisher.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Kevin Norbury

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 277


The Improbable Reporter is an inspirational read that follows Kevin Norbury's life from the age of 10 when he woke up one morning paralysed by polio. He recovered, but from that day was never able to use his right arm. This book will grab readers from the first page and take them along his remarkable journey as a journalist; facing enormous odds, he proves that with persistence anything is possible. **** Kevin Norbury is one of the great gentlemen of Australian journalism. His memoir is a deeply moving, funny and inspired affirmation of will and self-determination and why it still matters to be a journalist in Australia today. Virginia Trioli Co-host ABC News Breakfast, journalist and author. A remarkable story of courage, determination and persistence that entertains and inspires. There was nothing improbable about Kevin Norbury's success as a journalist. Bruce Guthrie Editor and best-selling author of Man Bites Murdoch This is one journalist's story that other journalists will love to read. And so will many, many others who have never tapped a typewriter. Kevin Norbury had to do it the hard way but he makes it sound like fun. His colourful tale of newspaper life is a delight to read. Colin Duck Author, editor and publisher.