{"title":"Joseph Christensen","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling narratives penned by Joseph Christensen, an author renowned for his captivating books in the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category. With a unique storytelling approach, Christensen offers readers an intimate glimpse into the lives and experiences of individuals who have shaped contemporary culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne standout title in his collection is \u003cem\u003eNot Just a Bunnings Man\u003c\/em\u003e, where Christensen delves into the personal and professional journey of an enigmatic figure behind one of Australia's most beloved retail giants. This book provides a vivid account of ambition, challenges, and triumphs, making it a must-read for anyone interested in inspirational life stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoseph Christensen's writing is characterised by its engaging prose and insightful exploration of human experiences. His books not only entertain but also educate, shedding light on the intricate details that define each subject's journey. Dive into his works to uncover stories that are both personal and universally relatable, presented with clarity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"not-just-a-bunnings-man-by-joseph-christensen-9781760803278","title":"Not Just a Bunnings Man","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eG. M. ‘Tom’ Bunning helped to drive the ascent of Bunnings as one of the great successes of Western Australian private enterprise and a household name nationwide. The youngest son of the company’s founder, and one half of a successful executive partnership with elder brother Charles, Tom joined Bunnings on the eve of the Great Depression and remained with it throughout the long post-war boom. He orchestrated the sale of a stake in the family business to Wesfarmers following the stock market crash of 1987, paving the way for the takeover of Bunnings that occurred after his death in 1991.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot Just a Bunnings Man\u003c\/em\u003e charts Tom’s long career as an astute and highly-regarded corporate and community leader, detailing the challenges and triumphs that lay behind the transformation of a local sawmiller and timber supplier into the state’s leading building supplies and hardware retailer. It deals extensively with his military service and the three and a half years he spent as a Prisoner of War in Singapore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on extensive private and company records, Joseph Christensen uncovers the personal side to the Bunnings story, exploring the life and times of one of the most respected industrialists and public figures in twentieth-century Western Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance Distribution Services Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46953717235948,"sku":"9781760803278","price":38.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/eb5ae8e134857175a1518b235495b967.jpg?v=1762371804"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/joseph-christensen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}