Synopsis
Beginnings- The First Few Years is the sequel to the book Stories My Parents Told Me- Tales of Growing Up in Wartime Malta. It tells the story of Harry and Clotilde Grech's immigration to Australia and recounts their first few years in Sydney during the late 1950s. Revealed are the struggles, joys and personal feelings of a young Maltese couple moving to the other side of the world to start a new life, far from their families and traditional home. Included are accounts of real events and humorous stories related to their journey towards establishing a home and family in Australia.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Rupert Grech is a first-generation Australian born of post-war Maltese emigrants. During childhood, he lived in the low-rent suburbs of inner Sydney, later moving to the western suburbs. Rupert graduated with a B.Ec and Dip. Ed. from the University of Sydney, during which time he also played A-grade Rugby League. He later completed an Honours degree at the University of New England while working as a High School teacher.
Rupert owned and managed a cafe in the Blue Mountains for six years. He returned to teaching and became a highly successful school principal in regional N.S.W. Rupert also farmed a 114-acre beef cattle property for ten years. At various times, he has performed as lead vocalist, guitarist and bass guitarist in bands. He has worked as a part-time radio announcer for a commercial station and wrote a weekly column reviewing bands for a regional newspaper. He lives alternately in Valletta, Malta and the Blue Mountains, N.S.W., Australia, for six months each year. He is the author of Stories My Parents Told Me- Tales of Growing Up in Wartime Malta, Miller Publishing, Malta 2023.
He enjoys reading, writing, live music, trading equities and managing other financial investments.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for Beginnings- The First Few Years
Stock Image
Beginnings- The First Few Years (Paperback)
Print on DemandSeller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Beginnings- The First Few Years is the sequel to the book Stories My Parents Told Me- Tales of Growing Up in Wartime Malta. It tells the story of Harry and Clotilde Grech's immigration to Australia and recounts their first few years in Sydney during the late 1950s. Revealed are the struggles, joys and personal feelings of a young Maltese couple moving to the other side of the world to start a new life, far from their families and traditional home. Included are accounts of real events and humorous stories related to their journey towards establishing a home and family in Australia. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798231897582
Stock Image
Beginnings- The First Few Years
Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # I-9798231897582
Stock Image
Beginnings- The First Few Years
Print on DemandSeller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L0-9798231897582
Stock Image
Beginnings- The First Few Years
Print on DemandSeller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L0-9798231897582
Buy New
£ 14.10
£ 3.29 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
Beginnings- The First Few Years (Paperback)
Print on DemandSeller: CitiRetail, Stevenage, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Beginnings- The First Few Years is the sequel to the book Stories My Parents Told Me- Tales of Growing Up in Wartime Malta. It tells the story of Harry and Clotilde Grech's immigration to Australia and recounts their first few years in Sydney during the late 1950s. Revealed are the struggles, joys and personal feelings of a young Maltese couple moving to the other side of the world to start a new life, far from their families and traditional home. Included are accounts of real events and humorous stories related to their journey towards establishing a home and family in Australia. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798231897582
Buy New
£ 17.49
£ 37 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Beginnings- The First Few Years
Print on DemandSeller: preigu, Osnabrück, Germany
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Beginnings- The First Few Years | Rupert Grech | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2025 | Rupert Grech | EAN 9798231897582 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. Seller Inventory # 133772300