In this fresh account of one of the 20th-centurys great New Zealanders, Matthew Wright approaches Bernard Freyberg the man rather than the more widely known figure of a military leader. What took a humble immigrant child in Wellington to become a hero in two wars, friend to literary giants and politicians, very private father and husband, and very public governor-general? Freyberg: A Lifes Journey is the most accessible biography on Tiny Freyberg yet, with numerous black and white photos.
Matthew Wright is a prolific writer who has authored more than 50 books, principally relating to New Zealand history, including many military histories. Among his works are the Bateman Illustrated History of New Zealand and The New Zealand Wars. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. Matthew lives in Wellington.