Book Review

John Brown - Return to Oz

A Cathartic Journey of Rediscovery

 Australia & NZ Magazine
Kelly Marie Dudley

This two part book compares the perceptions of a displaced teenager and a world wise traveller. John Brown's honest and inspiring view of the people and places he is visiting would make an excellent read for your next long flight Down Under. This honest and humorous account of life in Australia now and then - is sure to bring a smile to your face.

Richard & Judy Book Review
John Smale

I have never been to Australia but this book has made me want to go. It describes what Oz was like 30 years ago and how it has changed. I loved it. Reads like a who-dun-it, but it is about a boy's dream and an adult's reality. Made me laugh and cry at the same time.

BBC Collective
TRAVEL IN OZ !

Return to Oz by John Brown, is one book but has two parts. Part one describes what it was like to land in Australia as a 'Ten Pound Pom'. The second part is a direct, up to date comparison.
John Brown has a wicked eye for the absurd and his work is obviously researched as well as funny. I would recommend this book to anyone about to visit Oz, or any body who just loves a good travel read - if you like Tim Moore or Bill Bryson then you'll love this.

Peter Knight
Peter Knight Associates

A cathartic journey of rediscovery
"It made me laugh, it nearly made me cry and it definitely made me want to catch the next plane for Oz". Peter Knight.