Hoi Polloi

By: Craig Sherborne

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Paperback | 1 September 2005 | Edition Number 1

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Voted as a 'best book' of 2005 in the Bulletin, The Australian and ABR, this is a gritty memoir by an outstanding journalist, Hoi Polloi describes the world of seedy pubs, horse racing, sex, crime and new money. The young Sherborne's journey begins in Heritage, New Zealand in 1968 where a curious only child is exposed to violence, drinking and murky racial politics. His parents, whom Sherborne names Winks and Heels as part of his eccentric personal language, decide to sell their hotel and move to Sydney, Australia. To their minds Australia is New Zealand's 'England' and offers boundless wealth, prestige and social opportunities.

In Sydney, the family begins a love affair with the racing scene. Attempts to groom the ever-rebellious Sherborne into a member of the upper crust provide an often hilarious story. Here is a portrait of an extraordinary childhood - brutal, poignant and unforgettable.

About the Author

Craig Sherborne was born in Sydney. He is a former Wal Cherry Play of the Year award-winner. His verse-drama, Look at Everything Twice for Me, was published by Currency Press, and his collection of poetry, Bullion was published by Penguin in 1995. Sherborne's journalism and poetry have appeared in most of Australia's leading literary journals and anthologies, including Best Australian Essays and Best Australian Poems, He is a senior writer with Melbourne's Herald Sun.

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