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Mark documents his whirlwind youth, through a broad array of experiences, including travel and his overwhelming family situation. The incredible bestselling memoir by victoria cross recipient mark donaldson a heartfelt work by a substantial man herald sun winner of the abia award for best biography 2014. There is aroundtheclock presence and influence of registered nurses and care assistants. When governorgeneral quentin bryce pinned the victoria cross for australia on the chest of 29yearold trooper mark donaldson in january 2009, it.
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