Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
28.02.2025
Verlag
Green Hill PublishingSeitenzahl
298
Maße (L/B/H)
22.9/15.2/1.9 cm
Gewicht
643 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-923443-03-7
Born in 1928, Arthur Pike's life has been one of adventure, resilience, and deep family bonds. From an early childhood shaped by the Great Depression, his family sought refuge in Tahiti before settling on Tasmania's remote Flinders and Partridge Islands. There, without electricity, they lived off the land and sea, forging an unbreakable connection with nature and each other. As the world hurtled toward war, Arthur's life took unexpected turns-from leaving school early to work with a furniture maker, to following his passion for the sea and becoming a fisherman. Alongside his brothers, he braved the waters off Tasmania, navigating storms, rescues, and the evolution of an industry he loved. He built boats, built a life, and built a family-ten children, twenty-two grandchildren, and twentytwo great-grandchildren-all part of his remarkable journey. Through heartwarming and harrowing stories, Lessons Learned paints a vivid portrait of a man who adapted to change while holding fast to the values of hard work, perseverance, and love for family. Rich with wisdom, humor, and nostalgia, this memoir is a celebration of a life well lived and a reminder of the lessons we gather along the way.
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