Biography & Memoir Sport & Recreation Australiana
What A Life! by Jeff Patterson is a lively nonfiction memoir that blends Australian history, sport and small‑business insight, appealing to both young adults and adult readers. The 2005 Ibis Publishing paperback runs 304 pages and covers topics from boxing and VFL football to setting up a business in Melbourne.
Patterson’s autobiographical voice offers a vivid snapshot of cultural and sporting life in Australia, making it a natural fit for fans of biographies, true stories and cultural history. The book’s genre tags include biographies & true stories, business, economics & industry, and leisure & lifestyle.
The copy is in good condition, with a gift inscription on the front paper and minor marks on the front and back inner covers. The closed page edge shows some foxing, but the pages are otherwise clean, the binding remains tight, there are no dog‑ears, and it comes from a smoke‑free home.
This well‑preserved memoir is an engaging read for anyone interested in Australian culture, sport history, or the challenges of building a small business.