{"product_id":"jack-charles-book-jack-charles-9781760899158","title":"Jack Charles","description":"Stolen from his mother and placed into institutional care when he was only a few months old, Uncle Jack was raised under the government's White Australia Policy. The loneliness and isolation he experienced during those years had a devastating impact on him that endured long after he reconnected with his Aboriginal roots and discovered his stolen identity. Even today he feels like an outsider; a loner; a fringe dweller.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In this honest and no-holds-barred memoir, Uncle Jack reveals the 'ups and downs of this crazy, drugged up, locked up, fucked up, and at times unbelievable, life'. From his sideline as a cat burglar, battles with drug addiction and stints in prison, to gracing the nation's stages and screens as he dazzled audiences with his big personality and acting prowess, he takes us through the most formative moments of his life.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e By turns heartbreaking and hilarious, \u003ci\u003eJack Charles- Born-again Blakfella\u003c\/i\u003e is a candid and uplifting memoir from one of Australia's finest and most beloved actors.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e'A hell of a yarn, a howl, a celebration and a gift to us all, told by a huge-hearted, gutsy survivor.'\u003c\/b\u003e Paul Kelly\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e' Uncle Jack's charm and dignity rises from every page and holds the reader in his thrall.'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Sydney Morning Herald\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A vivid and timely story, which deserves to be read by every Australian.'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Canberra Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Told with heart-wrenching honesty and humour ... This is a book we all need to read.'\u003c\/b\u003e Chris Gordan, Readings\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49600019628305,"sku":"GOR013096123","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49655087169809,"sku":"GOR012646111","price":18.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1760899151.jpg?v=1751411156","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/jack-charles-book-jack-charles-9781760899158","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}