{"product_id":"my-adventurous-life-hardcover-smith-dick","title":"My Adventurous Life [Hardcover] Smith, Dick","description":"\u003cp\u003e**My Adventurous Life by Dick Smith - Biography [Preloved Hardcover]**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDick Smith doesn't do things by halves. From pioneering electronics retail empire to death-defying aviation stunts, this Australian entrepreneur's memoir reads like someone triple-dog-dared life itself. Smith chronicles his journey from curious kid to business mogul to record-breaking pilot, tackling everything from helicopter rescues to solo flights over impossible terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't your typical stuffy business biography – it's packed with near-death experiences, entrepreneurial wins and spectacular failures, plus Smith's trademark straight-talking commentary on modern Australia. Perfect for aviation enthusiasts, business owners, or anyone who's ever wondered \"what if I just said screw it and bought a helicopter?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSmith's unpretentious storytelling makes complex business deals and flying maneuvers equally gripping. Biography buffs and adventure lovers will devour this preloved hardcover from Patina Paperbacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e*\"Couldn't put it down – Smith's honesty about his mistakes is refreshing.\"*\u003cbr\u003e\n*\"Finally, a successful person who admits they winged it half the time!\"*\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461923717285,"sku":"FBX-K6-BIO-22250-02-01-2026","price":6.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/1407\/9909\/files\/619ymTVAXLL.jpg?v=1769988363","url":"https:\/\/patinapaperbacks.com\/products\/my-adventurous-life-hardcover-smith-dick","provider":"Patina Paperbacks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}