CRACK HARDY MOST TALKED ABOUT BOOK IN AUSTRALIA
Author: Stephen Dando-Collins29 April 2011
Bookseller and Publisher reports that CRACK HARDY was the most commented on new book in the Australian press during the Easter weekend.
Meanwhile, CRACK HARDY has hit the charts at number 10 on Random House Australia’s bestseller list, and number 3 on its list of bestsellers by Australian authors.
July 8th, 2012 at 7:59 pm
Just read the book. Absolutely brilliant. It is a must read to understand what families went through during this turbulent time in our history, not to mention the soldiers trials and tribulations. Australian school children should have to read this as part of Australian History. Well done Stephen!
November 8th, 2012 at 10:13 am
Hello Stephen,
I had just finished reading Mistaken Identity and I loved it. I have an interest in Australian history especially convict life, I also have been interested in the Sydney Ducks, and have for quite some time.
January 27th, 2013 at 11:02 am
Just finished ‘Crack Hardy’. What a fabulous book depicting the human cost of war both on the battlefields and for the families at home.
I was introduced to the book by a distant family member whilst tracing my family tree. My Great Grandmother Martha was also a Dando, and although the connection is distant, it is strange how strong that connection became as I turned the pages of the book.
I live in Lancashire and initially scoured the pages of ‘Crack Hardy’ for the name of Viv’s Lancastrian mate so that I might lay a poppy at the memorial to pay tribute to their brief friendship and in a round about way give my respect to the Searle brothers.
The Lancastrian’s name evaded me and yet by the end of the book in similarity to your own reflection Stephen, I found that his name no longer mattered.
I will lay my poppy not for the Lancastrian mate, the Searle brothers or even the Dando family. Instead my poppy will be placed with a much deeper respect for all those near and far who suffered for our freedom.
The ability to enlighten others is a wonderful gift. Thank you