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Published
Echo Publishing, August 2017
ISBN
9781760406189
Format
Softcover, 256 pages

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Stern, playful, encouraging, hard-working, tough or loving - no matter how we describe our own father, he leaves an indelible imprint. Claire Halliday spoke with a range of well-known Australians who shared their stories about the way their dads shape their lives. From memories of deep warmth and closeness to stories of difficulty and tragedy - everyone's story is unique.

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