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This is the story of a man who researched his family tree only to find it had been growing in a forest full of unusual life.
His family began arriving in Sydney, Australia in 1839, whether by choice or by the order of an overworked judge. Either way, they left their old ways (and sometimes, spouses) behind and began a new life (sometimes with new spouses).
While the O’Brien and Kingdom families had their share of interesting people, so did life around them. There were heroes, villains, brilliant minds, and utter morons. There was thrilling entertainment (until television arrived), political shenanigans, sporting successes and complete failures. There were some extraordinary stories in some extraordinary times.
With a dry sense of humour and the odd tear in his eye, Michael O’Brien tells the tale of his family and the world they lived in.
It is funny, it is sad, it is tragic, it is triumphant.
It is their story … and it is history.
About the author
When he's not writing or having an adventure, Mike O'Brien works as a seaplane pilot in Ketchikan, Alaska, flying charters, delivering mail, and showing others the beauty of the natural world. The San Jose State graduate and Redwood City, California, native came from a big family of aunts, uncles and cousins, as well as five older sisters.He loves piloting machines, especially those that fly. His interest in science fiction began with reading and continued with building models, watching all things Star Wars and Star Trek, and longing to go, see, and do. He is always looking to add to his life more chapters about travel and exploration.
