Some Antipodean Musings of An Octogenarian Pom

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ISBN 13: 9781398445468
ISBN 10: 1398445460
Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
Book Description: When the author reached the age of eighty, and was no longer able to travel much, he began to put a few words on paper; his motivation was to keep his mind alert as his muscles weakened. Some of these 'musings' attempted to be amusing, without much success. Others were reactions to articles in the Australian newspaper, in the days when he could afford to have it delivered every day. Then he got carried away and began to deliberately wear different hats; a sportswriter one day, a current affairs commentator on another day, an arrogant book-reviewer the next. All the opinions expressed are his own, based upon wide reading and a good memory, so that ideas spawned by a book on theoretical physics began to mix with stories of the Brith Raj in India. And his sound Catholic upbringing, based on his father's love of Rerum Novarum, began to embrace the results of living for a while in a strongly Buddhist society. So, if you are looking for historical accuracy you will not find it here: he has kept no notes or references; what is in his head has leaked out through his word-processer. It is curiously therapeutic; a bit like going to Confession but not quite.
About the Author: The author is an English great-grandfather, living in Australia. Since reaching the age of eighty and finding himself less mobile than formerly he has amused himself by writing essays, pretending to be a newspaper columnist, sports writer, book reviewer, political commentator, mathematician and scientist - or whatever else took his fancy - drawing on his experiences in industry, education (as student and teacher, examiner and governor), naval rating and parent. Occasionally he has included something autobiographical, so that the reader (if ever there is one) can see what makes him tick). Everything has been written off the top of his head; no notes or reference books, so not a hint of historical accuracy, so if you are upset by anything please accept his unreserved apologies.
Language: English
Author: Ignatius Gee
Publication Date: 2023-12-08
Number of Pages: 206 pages