Jim wanted to fish but he wanted his sons to do something e… - Tim Winton

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Jim wanted to fish but he wanted his sons to do something else. He didn't want them to follow the standard White Point trajectory which meant bumping out of school at fifteen to end up in seaboots or prison greens.

Tim Winton

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About Tim Winton

Timothy John Winton (born 4 August 1960) is an Australian writer. He has written many novels, as well as children's books, non-fiction books, and short stories.

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Birth Name: Timothy John Winton

Alternative Names: Timothy J. Winton • T. J. Winton • T. Winton • Winton, Timothy John • Уинтон, Тим • Тим Уинтон • Т. Уинтон

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