Author Description

In this account of life in Australia during the extraordinary years of ‘The Great Depression’ and World War II, Mary Thorogood has depicted the extremely harsh conditions her family endured, as they struggled to put food on the table, with little or no money or regular income. This book exemplifies how love can keep families together despite such hardships. They derive pleasure from the simple things in life: wildflowers; sunsets; the antics of children and animals; storytelling at the campfire. They are Professional Fishermen; Dinkum Ausie Battlers, who strived to keep their families fed during hard times. Always short of money, they are honest, hardworking, industrious, and innovative people who persevere despite horrendous problems that are no fault of their own.