Product Details

• Published on: 2006-08-01
• Formats: Audiobook, Unabridged
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 16
• Binding: Audio CD

Customer Reviews

You will cry while reading this book, for it's all truth.
I am a fan of Bryce Courtenay, and have read all his books. This one tells the true story of his last son, Damon, who was born with haemophilia and went through a very hard life, still one full of love and joy. I found myself crying for what happened to Damon, from the purple head episode in hospital to the AIDS he caught during a blood transfusion. And I do completely agree with what Damon said, whatever your problem is, HEALTH is a gift, the most precious one we possess, together with LOVE. The book is about love against the odds, the prejudice, the injustice of a health and political system in Australia in the 1980s; it is full of details and vivid images, and I can imagine how hard it was for the author to write about his own experience, and the suffering in trying to explain in a clear way what exactly happened to him and his family those days. Everyone who has been through a quite serious illness will love this book, as I did. Thanks, Bryce.

outstanding
I read this when it first came out and foung it an outstanding book. Never has a book moved me so much. for Bryce courtenay to open his heart so much was a very humbling experience. For those that don't understand heomaphilia or Aids this is a must. Maybe there won't be so many people quick to judge without fully understanding the facts. It would be a very cold person that would fail to be moved by this true story. Thank you Bryce for sharing Damon's story.

Power of Courtenay
This book is a must read.
Being new to the writings of Courtenay I have read The Power of One and Tandia and enjoyed them both immensely. I picked up April Fools Day as at the time I wanted to read more of Courtenay's work and it was the only one of his books available. I do not normally read books like this but I am so glad that I did. Courtenay's own life is laid bare amoung the pages, told with heart rendering honesty and in great detail.
I have laughed and cried through the pages along with Bryce and his family. This is truly the most powerful and moving book I have ever read, a story about family, love, determination and human spirit.