Watsonia Discount diaries Richard Lane was one of

Richard Lane was one of three brothers who founded Penguin Books in 1935

He tracks the transformation of a dreamy kid into an implacably determined youth

What emerges is a picture of a leader for modern Australia

from the historic 1977 National Women's Conference to her travels through Indian Country—a lifetime spent on the road allowed Gloria to listen and connect deeply with people

and profound story of Gloria's growth and also the growth of a revolutionary movement for equality—and the story of how surprising encounters on the road shaped both

Watsonia Discount diaries Richard Lane was one ofNo other writer has journeyed further into the soul of Australia and returned to tell the tale Watsonia collects the fruits of a writing life. It covers everything from Australian bush humour to America gone berserk; from Don Bradman to Oscar Wilde; from Animal Farm to the Australian parliament. Wherever Watson turns his incisive gaze, the results are as illuminating as they are enjoyable. Artfully arranged, Watsonia showcases the many sides of Don