I very much enjoyed this "slim volume" Never Short of a Word by Warwick Hadfield, a witty Radio National sports commentator. He's published this book to mark his 60th birthday filling it with short stories, a transcript of one of his broadcasts and some of the columns he wrote for newspapers, poetry and song lyrics. He has chosen his selection well as they show humour, poignancy, human interest, some wisdom and philosophy as he looks back on a satisfying life while discussing those from who he has learned. These include his father (a World War II veteran), Kevin Sheedy and David Boon. I share the author's interest in those who fought in the Wars, as well as his love for books, the pun and Oscar Wilde. This is a delightful little book. 41/2/5Monday, January 28, 2013
Never Short of a Word
I very much enjoyed this "slim volume" Never Short of a Word by Warwick Hadfield, a witty Radio National sports commentator. He's published this book to mark his 60th birthday filling it with short stories, a transcript of one of his broadcasts and some of the columns he wrote for newspapers, poetry and song lyrics. He has chosen his selection well as they show humour, poignancy, human interest, some wisdom and philosophy as he looks back on a satisfying life while discussing those from who he has learned. These include his father (a World War II veteran), Kevin Sheedy and David Boon. I share the author's interest in those who fought in the Wars, as well as his love for books, the pun and Oscar Wilde. This is a delightful little book. 41/2/5
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