This book is a combined edition of two previously published works, chronicling the true-life story of Peter Harris (a pseudonym). It traces his remarkable journey from England to Australia, where he arrived as a ten-year-old migrant in 1959, through to his retirement in Far North Queensland.

The first part of this book reads as a biography, covering Peter’s early years—from the moment he left Britain to his first decade in Australia, culminating at the age of twenty. It provides an intimate look at the challenges, triumphs, and experiences of a young migrant adapting to a new country.

The second part transitions into an autobiography, continuing Peter’s story from the age of twenty and spanning another fifty-five years. This section delves deeper into his personal and professional life, capturing the highs and lows of a journey that is both inspiring and deeply relatable.

Together, these two narratives weave a rich and engaging tapestry of a sixty-five-year adventure—one that reflects the resilience, ambition, and determination of a British migrant making a life in Australia.

I have no doubt that you will enjoy Peter’s incredible story.

—Max