Event Recording: Peter FitzSimons Author Talk
We were joined by Australia’s bestselling non-fiction writer and journalist, Peter FitzSimons to talk about his latest book – The Legend of Albert Jacka.
Discover the extraordinary story of a shy farm boy who became Australia’s first WWI Victoria Cross recipient. From the trenches of Gallipoli to the battlefields of France, Albert Jacka’s heroic actions made him a national icon. Don’t miss this chance to hear FitzSimons bring the legend of Jacka’s courage, resilience, and sacrifice back to life in this unforgettable talk.
Peter FitzSimons AM is the author of a number of highly successful books, including Breaker Morant, Burke and Wills, Monash’s Masterpiece, Kokoda, Ned Kelly and Gallipoli, as well as biographies of such notable Australians as Sir Douglas Mawson, Nancy Wake and Nick Farr-Jones. For the past 35 years, Peter has also been a journalist and columnist with the Sydney Morning Herald and the Sun Herald.
SMSA members can borrow The Legend of Albert Jacka from our library on level 2. This book is also for sale at your local bookstore, here is a link to our friends at Abbey’s Book Shop.
We invite you to listen to this event recording using the play button located at the top of the page.
