The Bulldog Track
A grandson's story of an ordinary man's war and survival on the other Kokoda trail
$29.74
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
31 July 2018
Summary
This is the story of Tom Phelps and the ‘other Kokoda Track’. Seventy-five years later, Tom’s grandson, award-winning actor and writer Peter Phelps, is sharing this inspiring tale of resilience and survival.
March 1942: The world is at war. Too old to fight and with jobs scarce at home, Tom Phelps found work as a carpenter in the goldfields of the New Guinea Highlands. No one expected the Japanese to attack in the Pacific. But they did.
Tom an…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780733639777 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0733639771 |
| Author: | Peter Phelps |
| Publisher: | Hachette Australia |
| Imprint: | Hachette Australia |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 31 July 2018 |
| Weight: | 400g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 154mm x 24mm |
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Critics Review
His appreciation for a good story is evident; this writer possesses a commanding turn of phrase.
His appreciation for a good story is evident; this writer possesses a commanding turn of phrase. * Manly Daily *
Review * Golden Plains Miner *
This book perfectly captures the Aussie spirit and the heart of what mateship really means. * Gemsbooknook *
The themes of separation, loneliness, doubt and heroism are all here, and we gain a clear picture of the emotional cost of war to an individual family. * Honest History *
The amazing feat of his indomitable grandfather and his ragged but resilient companions has been presented in an exciting story demonstrating great family pride and affection. * ReadPlus Blog *
Phelps’ story is an extraordinary and unforgettable read. * Warcry Magazine *
About The Author
Peter Phelps
Peter Phelps is one of Australia’s best-loved actors, regularly appearing in film, television and theatre productions. He is an AFI and Logie award winner and has directed episodes of All Saints and Home and Away. In 1994 he wrote the bestselling book Sex without Madonna: True confessions of a hired gun in Tinseltown (a wry look at his years in Hollywood). His second book, The Bulldog Track, is a very personal account of his grandfather’s incredible survival in New Guinea during WWII, and his escape by the ‘other Kokoda trail’.
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