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Swimming Upstream - Anthony Fingleton
Swimming Upstream by Anthony Fingleton is a powerful memoir recounting Fingleton's childhood in Brisbane, his rise as a talented competitive swimmer, and his determination to overcome a difficult and often troubled family life. Against the backdrop of 1950s and 1960s Australia, the book explores family relationships, ambition, resilience, and the role sport played in helping him pursue a different future. The memoir later inspired the Australian film Swimming Upstream.

Swimming Upstream - Anthony Fingleton

SKU: 9781877008290B
$3.00Price
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  • Genres:

    Biography, Non-Fiction

  • Book Condition:

    Good

  • Book Type:

    Paperback

Book Condition Guide:

Like New:  Although this book is second hand, it's previous owner showed it a lot of respect, or didn't get the chance to show it any love. 

Good:  For a second hand book, it's still in quite good condition. Minimal issues with covers and pages.

Fair:  These books have been shown quite a bit of loving, and are now showing the signs of such love. Can be issues with covers and pages. 

Damaged:  The type of damage will be listed.

Old:  These books have been around a while, so even though they've still got love to give, they may require a softer touch. 

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