George Haydn so loved life and lived it with such gusto that his trademark response was either 'Marvellous' or 'Bloody Marvellous'.
Sent away by his large and loving family in Hungary to escape Hitler, he arrived in New Zealand in 1939, alone, except for one cousin. How he then, through the power of his personality and character, attracted such a large and devoted following of family, friends and work colleagues, is told in this unusual book.
His joy in living - in craftsmanship, the arts, tennis and debating, good food and wine and good company - is celebrated here by a cast of contributors as diverse as those whom George delighted in assembling for his famous parties.
The firm of Haydn and Rollett Construction, his creation with business partner George Rollett and continuing source of pride-now joins his family in honouring George Haydn and his marvelous life.
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edited by Dinah Holman & Christine Cole Catley Paperback, 276 pages Price $39.99 |
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Bright Star - Beatrice Hill Tinsley Astronomer Author: Christine Cole Catley Soft cover, 445 pages ISBN: 1-877340-01-4 Price: $49.99 |
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