Author Description

Second edition of the 1992 sequel to the bestselling memoir of childhood, 'Over the Top with Jim'. Set in Brisbane, this humorous memoir by a well-known journalist and author describes his misadventures from late adolescence through to his time as a cadet journalist. This edition includes a new preface by the author. His memoirs continue in 'Working for Rupert'. Author has won the Walkley Award three times. His other publications include 'Fred and Olive's Blessed Lino' and 'Vietnam: A reporter's war', an 'Age' Book of the Year in 1985.