Too Tough for Tears
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In the gritty underbelly of Sydney's slums, where survival often meant breaking the law, Barry Goode's journey unfolds in this gripping memoir.
Born into poverty, he learned early on that the streets could be unforgiving. But it was within those shadows that he discovered his resilience and resourcefulness, forging a path that led him into a world of crime and evasion.
From his first brush with the law at 7 years old, to life on the run, his story is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for change. Serving time in prisons throughout Australia, he recounts his experiences of life behind bars in the tumultuous 1950s and 60s, where survival often meant adapting to the brutal realities of prison life.
A raw, unflinching and sometimes amusing portrayal of life in the shadows, this Australian true crime memoir is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of redemption, even for the hardest of criminals.
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About Barry Goode
Born into poverty, Barry Goode learned early on that the streets could be unforgiving. But it was within those shadows that he discovered his resilience and resourcefulness, forging a path that led him into a world of crime and evasion.
His story is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for change.
Barry went on to become a Pastor and Prison Chaplain.
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