Born in Sydney in 1956 to a leading Australian publisher, and a mother who taught art, Andrew enjoyed his early years in Sydney and travelled widely in his 20s. The eldest of three boys, Andrew loves writing (including poetry), public speaking, matters of mental health and wellbeing, spirituality and all their intersections. He enjoys learning languages but only claims English and French as fluent. The apple didn’t fall far from the tree in Andrew’s case, he is both a wordsmith and an artist, but other 'branches' include military service, counselling and healing. I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Andrew over recent years, and commend his very poignant and personal work to you. There is something in this book for everyone and you will feel Andrew’s gentle and light hearted humour as well as his fierce beliefs with equal ferocity as you work your way through it. 

 

– Julie Rose