I’d like to introduce you to Harry Hawker, the subject of my latest book, A Great and Restless Spirit. And below you can find a link to the YouTube video.

Harry Hawker was an Australian-born test pilot, aircraft designer, racing car driver, speedboat racer, and all-round world-beater.

In his day he was a celebrity before there were celebrities.

But he wasn’t looking for fame. All he wanted to do was push the boundaries.

He had a dream of speed that he pursued throughout his whole, regrettably short, life.

I wanted to write about Harry Hawker firstly because of the way he insisted on pushing the boundaries in the air, on the racetrack and on the water. But I’m also fascinated by what made him ‘a great and restless spirit’.

And how did his wife Muriel cope with that insistent restlessness, especially when it became life-threatening?

You can register for the in-store and online book launch at Avid Reader Bookshop, West End, Brisbane, at 6.30pm AEST Friday 25 March here

YOUTUBE VIDEO: You can see a sneak preview of what’s in the book in the YouTube video by clicking here

I hope to meet up with you if you’re in the Brisbane area. Perhaps sign a book 🙂 Otherwise I’d love to hear from you whether you’re elsewhere in Australia or in another country.

Until next time

D R (Darryl) Dymock

D R Dymock: A Great and Restless Spirit: The incredible true story of Harry Hawker Publication date: March 2022

ISBN: 978-1-925380-415

Order through all good bookshops, including Avid Reader, Brisbane: avidreader.com.au