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Scrubber McDade

Scrubber McDade


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'Ever thought of joining up yourself, Norman? You're the right age, fit and healthy. I reckon you'd do well in the army.'

I laughed. 'There's one big problem, Sarge; I'm illiterate.'

Norman McDade struggles at school. Despite the best efforts of his teachers, Norman leaves school at fifteen unable to read or write. Illiterate young men in 1960s Australia face a world of limited opportunities. Norman finds a niche as a cleaner but cleaners are poorly paid and he struggles.Teased at school, Norman has only one genuine friend, Janice. Despite being involved in a shocking car accident, their relationship endures.Then, he has a lucky break. With the help of a sympathetic recruiting sergeant, Norman is accepted into the Australian Army, and nicknamed Scrubber. Early in 1966, his regiment is posted to Nui Dat in Vietnam to fight the Viet Cong. How will "Scrubber" McDade cope?



About the Author :
David brings depth and authenticity to his storytelling. He spent his early years in England before migrating to Australia aged twenty-two. Australia is just one of the many countries in which David has lived and worked. Trained as a teacher, he became a school principal before switching to be a successful university academic and pursuing a writing career. His writing is rich in detail, poignant in voice, and laced with intrigue and excitement, delivering satisfying and surprising endings. The narratives not only entertain, but offer thoughtful insights and subtle wisdom. David has created characters we can relate to, written without judgement. His work explores themes of resilience and courage, forgiveness and tolerance, never shying away from the grit and drama of life. David's many interests include his family, extensive travelling, hiking, sport, gardening and classical music. Now based in the Adelaide Hills of South Australia, David writes crime, historical, mystery and romance fiction.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780645916263
  • Publisher: David W. Roberts
  • Publisher Imprint: David W. Roberts
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 282
  • Returnable: N
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 394 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0645916269
  • Publisher Date: 06 Mar 2024
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
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  • Spine Width: 18 mm
  • Width: 152 mm


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