Rhylle Winn is 46, fit, healthy, happily married, a proud father and owner of the cattle property he's always dreamed of. It seems he's achieved all his ambitions - until this sense of achievement is shaken by the sudden diagnosis of a life-threatening illness.
This is the story of how he survives. Rhylle's ready laugh, his willingness to admit his fears, weaknesses and failures, and his ability to monitor his own responses make it not only reassuring but inspiring. As an unaffected portrait of an ordinary Australian man with all his certainties suddenly questioned, 'A Kick To The Head' is an unconscious portrait of Australia itself and especially the Australian from the country.
It's also a document of Australian masculinity. While some readers will want to study the author, most will want to have a beer with him. And despite his grim experiences, they can be assured of a good time.
