In the tradition of his bestselling Kokoda, Peter FitzSimons, Australia's most beloved popular historian, focuses on one of the seminal moments in Australian history: the Battle of Tobruk in 1941, in which more than 15 000 Australian troops---backed by British artillery---fought in excruciating desert heat through eight long months, against Adolf Hitler's formidable Afrika Korps.In the dark heart of World War II, when Hitler turned his attention to conquring North Africa, a distracted and far-flung Allied force could not give its all to the defence of Libya. So the job was left to the roughest, toughest bunch that could be mustered: the Australian Imperial Force. This force's defence of the harbour city of Tobruk against the Afrika Korps' armoured division is not only the stuff of Australian legend but also one of the great battles of all time as, against the might of General Rommel and his Panzers, the Australians relied on one factor in particular to give them the necessary strength against the enemy: mateship.Drawing on extensive source material---including diaries and letters, many never published before---this extraordinary book, written in Peter FitzSimons' highly readable style, is the definitive account of this remarkable chapter in Australia's history."John Robbins is one of the most important voices in America today and the most powerfully sane man I know. He cuts through nonsense like no one else does. He delivers crucial information like no one else does. He gives hope like no one else does. His words are lifelines for the mind, heart, body, and soul. When the going gets rough, Robbins's wisdom is what people need to see them through."Marianne Williamson, author of a Return to Love"The choices John Robbins has made and the integrity with which he has lived have illuminated the way for many during an era of greed running amok. Now, in a time of growing economic distress, his is the voice many want to hear, and his is the guidance they want to heed. The New Good Life offers eloquent, clear, compassionate, and insightful guidance."Dean Ornish, M.D."John Robbins has lived the gamut---from riches to chosen `rags' to riches to unchosen `rags'---a journey that makes him an authority on every choice, every blessing, and every curse of the money journey we all are taking. He brings so many unique talents and perspectives to this conversation that The New Good Life is sure to be a best-loved resource."Vicki Robin, co-author of Your Money Or Your Life"If there is anyone who can provide a new vision for money and happiness, it is John Robbins. His ability to take a complex and emotional subject and bring the reader insight and resolve are unparalleled."Paul Hawken, author of the Ecology of Commerce Read Less