By Jon Peasey
Growing up in Australia. Life in Australia.
Memoirs
The 1950's - A Time To Grow
by Jon Peasey
Series: Memoirs, Memoirs - Book 1.
Price:
Free!
Words: 30,080.
Language:
English.
Published: August 29, 2012
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Biography » Personal memoir, Nonfiction » Biography » Autobiographies & Memoirs
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The 1950's ushered in a tremendous time of change for Australia. As the decade rolled on, outer western Sydney gradually changed from its rural setting and steadily became urbanised. Some very early recollections of my childhood and then a description of my home town Smithfield set the mood for the rich variety of events that unfold.
The 1960's - Changing Times
by Jon Peasey
Series: Memoirs, Memoirs - Book 2.
Price:
Free!
Words: 25,390.
Language:
English.
Published: May 7, 2014
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Biography » Personal memoir
Set against the global back drop of the 'Cold War' and mankind's race to put men on the Moon, Australia's 'Baby Boomer' generation during the 1960's decade enjoyed a more carefree, idyllic lifestyle than their parents' generation. American culture began to pervade Australian society bringing many changes with it. This was the decade I made my journey through adolescence into manhood.
The 1970's - A Turbulent Decade
by Jon Peasey
Series: Memoirs, Memoirs - Book 3.
Price:
Free!
Words: 49,450.
Language:
English.
Published: April 2, 2019
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Biography » Autobiographies & Memoirs
The 1970's decade was a period of great change in Australia; for the nation in general and for me personally. As the decade unfolded the often turbulent events rolled out one by one. By the middle of the decade Australians were a bit traumatised at the rapidity of the changes. Inflation in Australia soared; global pressures also had a detrimental impact on the Australian economy.