Joe Rollstone is an honest man who believes in living the truth but he also enjoys telling a good yarn and having a good laugh. His previous novels are hailed as being genuine Australian literature and this book fits that title well. Joe grew up on the land where yarn telling was not just a pastime it was a necessary part of life. Most of the yarns in this volume came from his own experience or yarns that close neighbors told him and have made an impact on his life. Joe has dedicated his life to helping others, especially those who are less fortunate than he and if these yarns can put a smile on someone's face then he is happy.