You Couldn't Make This Stuff Up

This book is a combined edition of two previously published works, chronicling the true-life story of Peter Harris (a pseudonym). It traces his remarkable journey from England to Australia, where he arrived as a ten-year-old migrant in 1959, through to his retirement in Far North Queensland.

The first part of this book reads as a biography, covering Peter's early years-from the moment he left Britain to his first decade in Australia, culminating at the age of twenty. It provides an intimate look at the challenges, triumphs, and experiences of a young migrant adapting to a new country.

The second part transitions into an autobiography, continuing Peter's story from the age of twenty and spanning another fifty-five years. This section delves deeper into his personal and professional life, capturing the highs and lows of a journey that is both inspiring and deeply relatable.

Together, these two narratives weave a rich and engaging tapestry of a sixty-five-year adventure-one that reflects the resilience, ambition, and determination of a British migrant making a life in Australia.

I have no doubt that you will enjoy Peter's incredible story.

-Max