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Sep 30, 2026 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Autobiography, Biography

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The Journey and Legacy of Early Karitsiotes in Australia

 

From Karitsa to Goodwood

A Bouquet of Memories
One Hundred Moments Between Two Homelands

In those early days, they came with a suitcase, a name, and a stubborn bit of hope.

They stepped onto the wharf in a land that smelled of salt, dust, and promise They worked wherever the day would take them, factory, field, railway, kitchen. They learned new streets, new words, new ways of getting by. But every night, somewhere between fatigue and sleep, the village returned.

Letters crossed oceans, folded with longing and a little bit of dust from home. Children grew, half in the old stories, half in the new land. One eye still watched the mountain slopes of Tsouka, or Elatias and of Asfaka.

And from those years of sweat, laughter, and stubborn courage, memories bloomed.

Here they are now, gathered like flowers from two distant fields.

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Το Ταξίδι και η Παρακαταθήκη Οι Πρώτοι Καριτσιώτες στην Αυστραλία

 

Από την Καρίτσα στο Γκούντγουντ

Ένα μπουκέτο αναμνήσεων
Χίλιες και μια στιγμές ανάμεσα σε δυο πατρίδες

Tα πρώτα εκείνα χρόνια, έφτασαν με μια βαλίτσα, τ’
όνομά τους, και μια πεισματάρικη ελπίδα.

Πάτησαν στο λιμάνι μιας χώρας που μύριζε αρμύρα, σκόνη και ελπίδα. Δούλεψαν όπου τους έβγαζε το μεροκάματο: στο εργοστάσιο, στις φάρμες, στον σιδηρόδρομο, στις κουζίνες. Έμαθαν καινούργιους δρόμους, καινούργιες λέξεις και νέους τρόπους να τα βγάζουν πέρα. Μα κάθε βράδυ, κάπου ανάμεσα στην κούραση και στον ύπνο, το χωριό γύριζε πάλι κοντά τους.

Τα γράμματα ταξίδευαν πέρα από τις θάλασσες, διπλωμένα με λαχτάρα και λίγη σκόνη από την πατρίδα. Τα παιδιά μεγάλωναν, μισά μέσα στις παλιές ιστορίες και μισά στην καινούργια τους πατρίδα. Μα η καρδιά και η ματιά έμεναν πάντα στραμμένες στις πλαγιές της Τσούκας, του Ελατιά και της Ασφάκας.

Κι από εκείνα τα χρόνια, τα ποτισμένα με ιδρώτα,
γέλιο και πείσμα, άνθισαν οι αναμνήσεις.

Να τες τώρα, μαζεμένες σαν λουλούδια από δυο μακρινά χωράφια.

HUGHES, J.R.

Sep 1, 2026 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Autobiography, Biography, Family History, Memoir

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Lost and Found

 

The story of love, loss and hope

Lost and Found is a heartfelt coming-of-age story about adoption, loss, healing, and the search for belonging.

Through an emotional and often unexpected journey, the story explores what it means to grow up as an adoptee while navigating the questions, feelings, and discoveries that come with finding your place in the world.

Along the way, moments of uncertainty and loss are balanced by the love and unwavering support of family, with a particularly special bond with Nannie providing comfort, strength, and guidance.

As the journey unfolds, Lost and Found is also a story about growing up, experiencing new emotions, forming meaningful connections, and discovering that family can take many forms.

It is a story of challenges and adventures, but ultimately one of hope, resilience, healing, and finding where you truly belong.

At its heart, Lost and Found is a celebration of the people and connections that help us find ourselves—even when parts of our past may feel lost.

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About the Author

 

A FIRST-TIME AUTHOR, JESSIE IS a nurse in South Australia. Born in an orphanage in the Philippines she started school in London, moved to Chile and then to Australia with her adoptive parents. She has graduated with degrees in business management and nursing. Jessie enjoys creative writing for her family and friends and appreciates a wide range of literature.

LINDNER, Bruce

Aug 24, 2026 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Autobiography, Biography, Memoir

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Time On in the Last

 

Friendships, fatherhood, and taking on the toughest fight

From the beginnings of playing on country ovals to performing in front of 97,000 spectators at the MCG on that last day in September, Bruce Lindner became one of Australia’s first professional footballers. Shaped by challenging family circumstances, Bruce overcame the trials of career-threatening injuries, confronted profound health crises, and forged the exact resilience needed to succeed in a demanding elite sport.

Outwardly, we often only see a glimpse of the people we admire beyond their talents, with little understanding of who they really are and the internal demons they may carry.

Filled with emotion, humour, and raw honesty,Time On in the Last is far more than a sporting memoir. It is a love letter to friendship and an unvarnished, day-by-day account of life and death
battles. Bruce shares his journey intimately with his daughter, Sophie, providing an honest, vulnerable perspective that parents rarely get to communicate with their children.

This deeply moving narrative invites you into a powerful legacy of a father, a footballer, and a survivor, all beautifully told through a collection of stories, memories, and humble reflections.

About the Author

 

Bruce Lindner grew up in Renmark before moving to Adelaide at seventeen. Sport quickly became central to his life, first through football and later through representative golf. His career took him from West Adelaide to Geelong and the Adelaide Crows, and then into business and football media.

Those who know Bruce describe him as competitive, direct, loyal and usually full of stories. He brings the same humour and candour to his writing, including the wins, poor decisions, unlikely friendships and uncomfortable truths.

Bruce lives in Adelaide with his wife, Julie. They have been married for more than three decades and have a daughter, Sophie. Time On in the Last is his first book.

WARNES, Bill

Jul 13, 2026 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Autobiography, Biography, Memoir

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Backyards of the World

 

Just Getting It Done

In Backyards of the World, Bill, a South Australian man born in a small country town, embodies the unwavering belief that honesty and hard work can conquer all. His early life, shaped by a sheep station and boarding school, instilled in him a deep appreciation for diligence and self-reliance.

This resilience is truly tested when a devastating explosion on an off shore oil and gas platform in Brazil leaves him with severe, life-altering injuries- extensive burns, psychological trauma, and permanent incapacitation. Bill is then thrust into a new battle: a legal fight for justice and restitution.

As Bill grapples with the aftermath and the complexities of his legal claim, he eventually begins to meticulously craft his dream “Prime Place of Residence” in North Haven. This ambitious project, undertaken despite immense challenges, stands as a testament to his enduring spirit and practical skills.

Backyards of the World is a powerful memoir of perseverance, integrity, and the strength required to navigate life’s most challenging landscapes, both physical and emotional, and discover if his unwavering commitment to hard work ultimately paves the way for his future.

LINES, David R.

Jul 6, 2026 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Autobiography, Biography, Memoir

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Blessings and Tribulations

 

The life story of a children’s doctor

A reflection on a long life shaped by faith, family, and medicine, Blessings and Tribulations traces the author’s journey from his early years through to retirement, offering insights into a life well lived.

Though early Alzheimer’s may affect some recollection (particularly names), David has written a measured and honest account of his life and the lessons he has learned along the way.

At the heart of this book is a loving and enduring marriage; David’s wife Denise served as the proofreader of the manuscript, bringing both precision to its pages.

The hope of the author is that his life will be of some interest to readers, and that they may learn a thing or two along the way.

LEE, Warwick

Jun 6, 2026 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Autobiography, Biography, History, Memoir, Military

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Child of the Pacific

 

From the Empire to Independence, Through the Eyes of a Child

An insightful and unforgettable account of a young boy’s journey through family struggles, history, war and a nation’s aspiration to free itself from colonialism.

Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, was a contested island for nearly a century. Germany, UK, Japan and Australia each had interrupted periods of administration, influence and development of the island and region around it.

In 1975, Warwick witnessed the country’s shift into independence.

As a young boy, he watched the place he’d grown up in change for the better. For the first time, its people felt they could once again be at the forefront in determining their own destiny, and the excitement and optimism at such a prospect was almost tangible.

This one of a kind memoir is told through the memories and records of a boy who lived through one of the most major changes in PNG history, following him from his formative years to the country’s 50 year anniversary of independence.

About the Author

 

WARWICK LEE was born in Bougainville in 1955 and became an Australian citizen in 1965.

In 1966 Warwick was sent to Melbourne to continue his education. He completed degrees in Economics and Law from Monash University.

Instead of a legal career, he chose a corporate career path and relocated to Sydney, working for several companies including Exxon (Esso), Mitsubishi and National Australia Bank.

He is married with three children, four grandchildren and now lives in Brisbane.

Warwick maintains a keen interest in geopolitical matters and particularly relation to Pacific countries. Whilst he relocated from Bougainville many years ago, his interest in what was his birthplace has never left him.