This book is based on the remarkable life of Walter William Wakker, aka Wally. Having known Wally since early boyhood, the author felt obliged to share this sometimes sad, sometimes hilarious story. Wally's tenacious attitude and sense of humour will warm your heart, as he strives to overcome and come to terms with the tragic events which transformed his life at a very early age. To survive, Wally soon realised that he had little choice but to grow-up and to grow-up quickly. Leaving home at the tender age of sixteen, Wally discovered much to his dismay, that his fellow Aussies had begun to shed their unique Australian vernacular and inherent Aussie culture; opting instead to not only adopt foreign mannerisms, but speech and dress as well. Baffled as to the reason or reasons behind this unthinkable betrayal, Wally set forth to discover who or what was behind this treachery. The answer to that question and many others are to be found within the pages of this book so just sit back and enjoy a good laugh and hopefully a good think as the author reveals all, specifically written in light-hearted layman terms for all to understand.