To celebrate the publication of looking good dead, ill be signing copies of my books at waterstones, notting hill gate, london at 2pm on saturday, june 17th. If you are interested in australian history, even just a little bit, you will thoroughly enjoy this book and may even learn something. Hachette australia signs peter fitzsimons for a six book deal. Peter fitzsimons has 51 books on goodreads with 23141 ratings. The author has woven together the antarctic expeditions of mawson, scott, amundsen and shackleton during the first dozen years of the 20th century with background of the previous explorers who had sighted or landed on the antarctic continent and the scientific discoveries they made. The bachelorette angie kents awkward book signing in. Peter fitzsimons is a journalist with the sydney morning herald and sunherald, and a busy events and motivational speaker he is the author of over twentyseven books, including tobruk, kokoda, batavia, eureka, ned kelly, gallipoli and biographies of douglas mawson, nancy wake kim beazley nick farrjones les darcy, steve waugh and john eales, and is one of australias biggest. Peter fitzsimons says australians should make the change to a republic in a grownup way. Peter fitzsimons author talk peter fitzsimons is a journalist as well as the author of over twentyseven books. I say we have 50 blissful days a year, 300 pretty good days and 15 shockers, fitzsimons revealed. Ned kelly peter fitzsimons 9781742758909 netgalley. In his new book, the great aussie bloke slimdown, he argues that by cutting out the white stuff as well as alcohol he went from fat to fit in two years. See all books authored by peter fitzsimons, including eureka, and gallipoli, and more on. Peter fitzsimons book signing fullers bookshop fullers.
Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. He is the author of over twentyseven books, including tobruk, kokoda, batavia, eureka, ned kelly, gallipoli and biographies of douglas mawson, nancy wake, kim beazley, nick farrjones, les darcy, steve waugh and john eales, and is one of australias biggest selling non. The books by peter fitzsimons will be on sale by rockingham books in the rockingham centre and will be. If youre looking for some entertainment and introspection during the holiday period, then here it is. Of course, there is an exception to the rule that to be worth reading a new book should reveal fresh findings. Peter fitzsimons he is the author of a number of highly successful books, including burke and wills, monashs masterpiece, kokoda, ned kelly and gallipoli, as well as biographies of such notable australians as sir douglas mawson, nancy wake and nick farrjones. A correspondent for londons daily telegraph as well. Buy the rugby war by peter fitzsimons online at alibris. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare. This is a history filled with life and in no way dull or difficult to read. Peter fitzsimons is popping in to fullers to sign copies of his latest work, mutiny on the bounty. The books by peter fitzsimons will be on sale by rockingham. This book is an exciting read for those interested in european maritime or early australian history.
Peter fitzsimons books online qbd books australias. Peter fitzsimons is one of australias most prominent and successful media and publishing identities. His busy professional life involves cohosting the breakfast program on sydneys radio 2ue, writing weekly columns for the sydney morning herald and sun herald newspapers, appearing on foxtels back page television show and, when time permits, authoring bestselling books. Oct 01, 2012 peter fitzsimons presents an impeccably researched take, with numerous quotes from primary sources, maps and an explanation of whats hard fact and whats slight dramatic license. Peter is the author of over 20 books including gallipoli, tobruk, kokoda, batavia, mawson and the ice men of the heroic age, eureka and. The book signing and photo opportunities are from 12. Peter fitzsimons he is also a regular tv commentator, a former radio presenter very successfully, with mike carlton on radio 2ue and is also a former national representative rugby union player. He duplicated that feat in 2004 with his book on kokoda and had similar success in 2006 with his book on tobruk. A longrunning feud with fellow 2ue broadcaster stan zemanek, noted for his conservative views, had become a feature of carltons recent career prior to zemaneks. Peter fitzsimons launches book the catalpa community news. There has been a tendency to mythologise, or lionize the anzac legend in australia, and while there are a great many valourous actions which took place there.
Love him or hate him, peter fitzsimons gives republicanism a. Peter fitzsimons is a journalist as well as the author of over twentyseven books. He is the author of over twentyseven books, including tobruk, kokoda, batavia, eureka, ned kelly, gallipoli and biographies of. He has the distinction of being the only wallaby ever sent from the field against the all blacks. Nov 24, 2016 former footballer, journalist and best selling author, peter fitzsimons, has waged a war on sugar. Peter fitzsimons books, including his newly released mutiny on the bounty, will be available for sale from the library shop at the event and peter will be signing after talking ideas. Oct 29, 2019 sir michael parkinson, left, defended captain cooks legacy at the launch of peter fitzsimons book about the british explorer. More information about this seller contact this seller 1. An evening with peter fitzsimons tickets, thu 28112019. Focusing on his most iconic expedition, the voyage of the endeavour, where cook first set foot on australian and new zealand soil, fitzsimons contrasts cook against another figure who looms large in australasian history. He is a former radio presenter and national representative rugby union player.
Captain cooks legacy defend by sir michael parkinson at. The shipwreck of the batavia combines in just the one tale the birth of the worlds first corporation, the brutality of colonisation, the battle of good vs evil, the derringdo of seafaring adventure, mutiny, shipwreck, love, lust, bloodlust, petty fascist dictatorship, criminality, a. Peter john fitzsimons am born 29 june 1961 is an australian author, journalist, radio and television presenter. Former wallaby and author peter fitzsimons has released a new book the great aussie bloke slimdown. Peter fitzsimons hard at work signing copies of the catalpa rescue according to peter, this is a story that has hollywood written all over it, and its certainly cinematic in scope. Peter is the author of over 20 books including tobruk, kokoda, batavia, mawson and the ice men of the heroic age and biographies of nancy wake. Hachette australia signs peter fitzsimons for a six book. Join peter for a special evening at the museum of tropical queensland to hear him talk about the story of the bounty mutiny. Batavia is the greatest story in australias history and history comes to life with peter fitzsimons. Described by author peter fitzsimons as a true adults only version of lord of the flies, meeting nightmare on elm street, the story is set in 1629, when the pride of the dutch east india company, the batavia, is on its maiden voyage en route from amsterdam to the dutch east indies, laden down with the greatest treasure to leave holland. I read it in kalbarri in western australia, not far from the wreck site. An excellent book for anyone interested in the heroic age of antarctic exploration ie just over a century ago. Batavia by peter fitzsimons overdrive rakuten overdrive.
Ottakers, worthing, thursday june 22nd at 7pm andheffers, cambridge, tuesday, july 18th at 6 to 8. Peter john fitzsimons am born 29 june 1961, wahroonga, new south wales is an australian journalist and author, based in sydney. Fitzsimons grew up in peats ridge, in the central coast of new south wales. Peter fitzsimons, born in peats ridge, new south wales, 29 june, 1961, is a former wallabies rugby union player. Nov 14, 2016 peter fitzsimons new battle book spurs war of words. Tuesday, 29 october 2019 at australian national maritime museum, sydney, nsw.
From kellys early days in beveridge, victoria, in the mid1800s, to the felons apprehension act, which made it possible for anyone to shoot the kelly gang, to neds appearance in his nowfamous armour, prompting the shocked and bewildered police to exclaim he is the devil. Dymocks host a range of author events each year, including booksignings, launches, readings and wineandcheese evenings. Batavia, by peter fitzsimons, is simply one of the best books i have ever read. The gallipoli industry moves inexorably towards its centenary, another year passes and another book or two about the campaign emerges. Monashs masterpiece by peter fitzsimons 9780733640087. Peter fitzsimons is a wellrespected columnist for the sydney morning herald and sunherald, speaks four languages, has played rugby for australia, cohosted radio shows with mike carlton and doug mulray, interviewed famous people around the globe from george bush to diego maradona, is the chair of the australian.
It may come back to bite you, 6 august 2019 who wants freedom of speech folks taking a stand for israel folaus cousin, josiah, who lost his job at a roman catholic college over his anticatholic rants. His busy professional life involves writing weekly columns for the sydney morning herald and sun herald newspapers, appearing on foxtels the back page television show and, when time permits, authoring bestselling books. Feb 28, 2011 batavia by peter fitzsimons is amazing. Peter fitzsimons is a journalist with the sydney morning herald and sunherald, and a busy events and motivational speaker. Batavia by peter fitzsimons penguin books australia. Peter fitzsimons entertainment bureau has recounted how he was the only wallaby up to 2010 to have been sent from the field in a match against the all blacks. Hachette australia signs peter fitzsimons for a six book deal friday 29 jun, 2018 this latest signing continues peters association with his one of his first publishers, hachettes nonfiction publisher matthew kelly, and extends the very. Peters latest book, mutiny on the bounty, contains two chapters on the hms pandora, the ship sent to capture the bounty mutineers, and the subject of the flagship exhibition of the museum of tropical queensland.
An evening with peter fitzsimons tickets, thu 28112019 at 6. With his masterful storytelling talent, peter fitzsimons bring james cook to life in his latest book james cook. Carltons former workmate, now rival, alan jones continued to dominate sydney radio talkback. Peter fitzsimons book may hopefully bring it back to life and rekindle some of the debate and some of the discussion about many of the lessons and issues it raises. He now works as a journalist, author and radio presenter. Feb 23, 2016 love him or hate him, peter fitzsimons gives republicanism a megaphone. This article was first published in on line opinion, peter fitzsimons. Peter will be available at the conclusion of the evening for a book signing. Peter fitzsimons book signing 7 nov wednesday starts 12. Apr 16, 2019 the book signing and photo opportunities are from 12. There was initially a disappointing turnout for angie kents book signing at dymocks on george street in sydneys cbd on thursday afternoon. The writing can move you to tears, make you laugh outright and become outraged at the inefficiencies of the commanding officers. Born on a farm in nsws central coast, peter fitzsimons attended knox grammar school in sydney before accepting an american field service scholarship to live in ohio for a year. Little theories of life book by peter fitzsimons official.
Books by peter fitzsimons peter fitzsimons average rating 4. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. It also brought to light the fact that europeans came to australia before the first fleet landing in 1788. Its a thrilling and triumphant adventure but also an incredibly moving love story, one that peter is determined to bring to aussie readers. Though dramatised, it is still hard to believe the utter evil that occurred during this disaster on the shores of western australia. At wh smith, our key priority at this time is the health and wellbeing of our employees and customers. The dismissal occurred when fitzsimons was playing for an invitational south australian side against the all blacks at thehindmarsh stadium in adelaide in 1992. With his masterful storytelling talent, peter fitzsimons brings james cook to life. Paperback version of this cornerstone book in the history of rugby. Batavia is the greatest story in australia s history and history comes to life with peter fitzsimons. Peter fitzsimons is a journalist with the sydney morning herald and sunherald.
We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The book, which fitzsimons wrote with the help of four researchers. Reading gallipoli by peter fitzsimons feels like you are in the room with the author listening to the story. Jun 29, 2018 hachette australia signs peter fitzsimons for a six book deal friday 29 jun, 2018 this latest signing continues peters association with his one of his first publishers, hachettes nonfiction publisher matthew kelly, and extends the very successful relationship he has with hachette australia, home of peters bestselling kokoda, and the. Hachette australia signs peter fitzsimons for a six book deal friday 29 jun, 2018 this latest signing continues peters association with his one of his first publishers, hachettes nonfiction publisher matthew kelly, and extends the very successful relationship he has with hachette australia, home of peters bestselling kokoda, and the. He is the author of over twentyseven books including biographies of charles kingsford smith, nancy wake, kim beazley, nene king, nick farrjones, steve waugh and john eales and is one of australias biggest selling nonfiction authors of the last fifteen years. With idiosyncratic style, fitzsimons brings to life the perilous quest of european settlers sending an. James cook, the story behind the man who mapped the world by. Wolter peeters in sydney to launch a new book about captain. Peter fitzsimons books list of books by author peter fitzsimons. Peter fitzsimons is currently considered a single author. Peter fitzsimons, in interviews, has proven one thing we know to be true about marriage. Entertainment books peter fitzsimons new battle book spurs war of words 10.
Peter fitzsimons is a journalist with the sydney morning herald and sunherald, and a busy events and motivational speaker he is the author of over twentyseven books, including tobruk, kokoda, batavia, eureka, ned kelly, gallipoli and biographies of douglas mawson, nancy wake kim beazley nick farrjones les darcy, steve waugh and john eales, and is one of. State library of queensland is a valued partner of must do. Peter fitzsimons and his committee open fire on the. Peter fitzsimons meet lisa wilkinson husband new idea. Lisa wilkinsons husband, journalist and author peter fitzsimons left, was finishing his own book signing at dymocks when angie arrived for hers two equally gifted writers. Meet peter fitzsimons the weekend edition whats on in. In sydney to launch a new book about captain cook written by the sydney morning herald columnist peter fitzsimons, 84yearold sir michael described the explorer as a great hero. We continue to follow government guidance regarding covid19 and as a result, we have taken the decision to postpone a number of our upcoming events. Peter fitzsimons books list of books by author peter. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. This is one of those history books that should get ones blood boiling.
The untold story of the american spy who helped win world war ii sonia purnell. Peter fitzsimons is australias bestselling nonfiction writer, and for the past 30 years has also been a journalist and columnist with the sydney morning herald and the sunherald. The clues to fitzsimons exceptionalism are all there in the background and acknowledgements section of his gallipoli. Books will be available for purchase on the day, or bring your copy from home for peter to. Peter fitzsimons left the show at the end of 2007, replaced by sandy aloisi from 2008. Nov 25, 2015 with his extraordinary vigour and commitment to research, join peter fitzsimons when he visits brisbane to speak about his new book the battles of fromelles and pozieres, and discusses why this is a story of which all australians can be proud.
He is a former national representative rugby union player and has been the chair of the australian republic movement since 2015. He is also a regular tv commentator, a former radio presenter very successfully, with mike carlton on radio 2ue and is also a former national representative rugby union player. The bachelorette angie kents awkward book signing in sydney. The shipwreck of the batavia combines in just the one tale the birth of the worlds first corporation, the brutality of colonisation, the battle of good vs evil, the derringdo of seafaring adventure, mutiny, shipwreck, love, lust, bloodlust, petty fascist dictatorship, criminality, a reign. Peter fitzsimons live museum of tropical queensland. Tell us what you like and well recommend books youll love. Peter fitzsimons diet feels very different to sarah wilsons. Fitzsimons takes a detailed look at the deeds and misdeeds of the anzacs, and their commanding generals, who took part in the battles on the gallipoli peninsula.