Living the Dream: The Story of Victor Smorgon
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Living the Dream: The Story of Victor Smorgon is a hardcover business biography by Rod Myer that traces the Smorgon family’s rise from refugee roots to becoming one of Australia’s most formidable industrial dynasties. This 318-page narrative delivers a front-row seat to decades of bold deals, steel mills, and philanthropic ventures that shaped the nation’s post-war economy.
The biography stands out for its candid interviews and firsthand accounts, offering rare insight into the mind of Victor Smorgon—the entrepreneur, art patron, and community leader who turned adversity into opportunity. Readers interested in Australian cultural history, Jewish migrant success stories, or family enterprise case studies will find the book both inspiring and instructive.
This 2000 New Holland first edition is presented in very good condition beneath an intact dust jacket, with tight binding and crisp, unmarked pages free of dog-ears or tears. A discreet personal sticker on the cover page is the only previous-owner touch, making it a clean collectable for devotees of biographies and true stories.
A personalised touch—evident in the custom sticker—adds warmth without affecting readability, perfect for gift-giving or shelf display. Secure today to own a tangible slice of Australian business history and the enduring legacy of Victor Smorgon.