Book; Born in 1954? What else happened? - Ron Williams
Book; Born in 1954? What else happened? - Ron Williams
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This is a series of books about life in Australia – one for each year from 1939. They describe happenings that affected people, real people. The whole series, to coin a modern phrase, is designed to push your buttons, to make you remember and wonder at things forgotten.
The books might just let nostalgia see the light of day, so that oldies and youngies will talk about the past and re-discover a heritage otherwise forgotten. Hopefully, they will spark discussions between generations, and foster the asking and answering of questions that should not remain unanswered.
In 1954, Queen Elizabeth II was sent here victorious, Petrov was our very own spy – what a thrill. Boys were being sentenced to life. Johnny Ray cried all the way to the bank. Church halls were being used for dirty dancing. Open the pubs after six? Were they ever shut? A-bombs had scardies scared.
Paperback
ISBN: 9780994601544
Publisher: Boom Books
160 pages
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Great present..
A most informative book. Being able to compare the social, political and social life in 1954 to that of today, is a real eye opener. I could not be more impressed with the effort made in producing this publication.
Good read
would have liked to see alot more pics.
I bought 2 more of the birthday year books, and as usual great books, good quality, they were well packed and quick delivery, thanks 👍
I brought this for mother in laws Birthday in March she absolutely loved it.
It’s ok interesting, would have been better with a few photo put in .
I love history and that would include photos of those eras! It was written in a block style with no flow. So much has missed the mark and I bought one for each of my 5 siblings. Much smaller than I envisaged too but that didn’t overly bother me.
Hubby is very pleased with the book. In the process of reading it atm.
This is the 2nd book I have bought, and the other recipient was very happy with theirs too.
Thanks for the comprehensive information in the books.
I purchased this for my non-reader husband’s 70th birthday and he is loving it, reading about what happened in the year/day of his birth.
Lots of interesting information. Disappointed there weren’t any photos within the book for the events. This would greatly improve the book.
Very happy with my purchase of my book, just wish there were more photos
My hubby loved the book. Easy to read and amazing and fascinating look into the past!
Wonderful Birthday Present for my neighbours 70th she was thrilled to bits and loved reading it
Bought for s girlfriend for her birthday. Good read and informative. Thank you.
Happily bought this book for my hubby’s birth year. Thank you
Size of book was smaller than anticipated and print large. Not as much content as had I hoped considering the cost of the book. No photos or original articles are included within.
Disappointed no photos
Excellent book. I was born in June 1954. Both my parent wrote in my baby book the song that was playing on radio the day I was born " The Happy Wanderer".
I bought this book for my hubby’s 70th birthday
I bought this as a gift and was quite disappointed that there were no photographs at all in the book. The size was also disappointing and I think both of these issues should have been clearly stated in the advertisement.
I bought the 1974 book for my son's 50th birthday and saw the 1954 one for a close friend. I think it's wonderful and it brings back so many memories and it's interesting to see what happened the year you were born.
Great book
Great read
Love the book
As I'm entering my 8th decade, I have had a reflective time and in my quiet space, many memories have been flowing through my mind. And a small quote I read that I really love. 'When an old person dies, a library dies with them' This has played on my mind, and I am thinking of writing down 'my library' as I'm sure my very young grand children may want to know about Nanna's life after I have gone. I have un answered questions that no-one alive has answers too. The answers died with my Dad.
I love these books. And the people I have gifted them to tell me the same, it is interesting to know what was happening in the year of your birth, or some other such significant year in your life. They are skilfully researched and put together.
It was just brilliant being able to read about special events that occurred in your year of birth.
Love it! Quick delivery no problems at all!
Love this book it’s my history. Love looking back