Luck is a clear theme throughout Allen May's Life: the lottery of being called up for National Service, surviving the Battle of Long Tan, a wealth of lucky escapes, as well as fortunate wins.

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Infused with larrikin escapades and an abundance of 'near-misses', the Luck of The Draw is a pacey warts-and-all story which makes for a compelling read. 

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"The Luck of the Draw is a life of raw honesty. It is a story of hardship, humour, sacrifice, love and survival. In Allen’s life is the idealism and heroism of the everyday Australian. I am glad he has told it. We are all the better for him, his life and this book."

                        - Dr Brendan Nelson

                     Australian War Memorial 

                          Director 2012-2019 

                               

 

"I devoured this book in one day - it is funny, challenging, sad, heartwarming and so much more. The characters are complex and the many twists and turns had me devouring each deliciously short chapter. Karen has excelled in telling Allen's story."

                     - Lawrie Hallinan

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"Congratulations on making Allen May's story available... the poignancy of the life of an ordinary man contending with, at times, unbearable circumstances, yet surviving and finding some peace with himself."

                        - Cheryl Emtage

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"An engaging and very real read. An excellent mixture of humour and reflection."

                         - Helen Dickson

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