Title: A Fortunate Life
Description: An autobiography of an amazing individual who lived a very hard life in Western Australia from 1894.  He had no formal education but a real thirst for information.  He taught himself how to read and write.  His father died when he was very young and his mother deserted him (and his siblings).He had a wide range of jobs and served in World War I in Gallipoli.  He endured many hardships throughout his life yet still considers his life fortunate.  He does break his life into two parts: before he met his wife ("a lonely, solitary life") and after he met her.  An inspirational writer.  His book was published when he was 87.  He died less than a year later.
Subjects: autobiography, Depression, hardship, overcoming adversity, inspirational
Places: Western Australia, Gallipoli, Kalgoorlie, Merredin, Wickepin, Perth
People: Albert Facey
Time periods: 1894-1977