News Limited- The Geelong Advertiser, Saturday 21st December 2013

“This meticulously researched and well written book offers a fascinating insight into one family’s journey from Ireland to the goldfields, through two world wars and the eras that defined Australia.

Minchin is the son of a Gallipoli and Western Front veteran and after he visited Gallipoli became intrigued to investigate his family’s part in two world wars and their impact on two generations of Minchin brothers.  A good read with empathy and insight about a critical period of Australian history.”