Old Boy

A son's search for understanding in a father's unlikely story of addiction, resurrection, and love in Western Australia.
Georgia Tree pieces together the fragmented life of her father, Grant, a man shaped by addiction, prison, and the harsh realities of working-class Australia. From a childhood marked by family dysfunction to a young adulthood consumed by heroin, Grant's story is one of survival against the odds.

Old Boy explores the complexities of family, the search for redemption, and the enduring power of love. Through vivid recollections of Fremantle Prison, the Pilbara mining community, and the social upheaval of the 60s-80s, Tree paints a portrait of a man and a nation grappling with change. A powerful memoir for readers interested in Australian social history, family sagas, and stories of personal transformation. Discover a tale of resilience, set against the backdrop of a land both beautiful and brutal.