The Silver Moon

Reflections on life, death and writing

By: Bryce Courtenay

Narrated by: Humphrey Bower

Each of us has a place to return to in our minds, a place of clarity and peace, a place to think, to create, to dream. For Bryce Courtenay this place was a waterhole in Africa where he used to escape to as a boy, in search of solitude.

One evening, while lingering there, he witnessed the tallest of the great beasts drinking from the waterhole in the moonlight, and was spellbound. Ever since, he drew inspiration from this moment.

The Silver Moon gathers together some of the most personal and sustaining life-lessons from Australia's favourite storyteller. In short stories and insights, many written in his final months, Bryce reflects on living and dying, and how through determination, respect for others and taking pleasure in small moments of joy, he lived life to the fullest.

From practical advice on how to write a bestseller to general inspiration on how to realise your dreams, The Silver Moon celebrates Bryce Courtenay's lifelong passion for storytelling, language and the creative process, and brings us closer to the man behind the bestsellers.

©2014 Bryce Courtenay (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing

Wonderful in every way

As always, Bryce has written a book with much insight and beautiful prose. He is sorely missed.

Wish it was longer!

I'm such a huge fan of Bruce Courtney so any extra words written by him is always a plus. So many snippets and little insights from his life. Another great read

Not sure

I am not sure what to think about this. I enjoyed listening to it but did feel enriched at the end.

Disappointing

Gave little insight into his life as a person. I expected it to contain more biograpphicsl detail.