I Was There by Jimmy Cadogan

Jimmy Cadogan has had a remarkable life. He is the grandson of an Australian couple who migrated to Paraguay in the 1890s. They were part of a socialist colony led by William Lane. Jimmy was brought up by his foster parents in Paraguay and witnessed firsthand the turbulent, political battles that plagued the country in the twentieth century. As a young man, he became a political activist in a group trying to bring democracy to his troubled land.

Some of his stories tell of violence and bloodshed while others describe the beauty of his birthplace. He describes with humour the antics of he and his friends when he was young, and lovingly describes the generosity and kindness bestowed on him by many of the wonderful citizens of Paraguay.

He spent some years in the Argentine of Peron and later emigrated to Australia with his family in the 1970s.

You can purchase I Was There for $28.60 plus postage from the author. Contact Jimmy at jdcadogan@optusnet.com.au for more information.

Posted on August 01, 2013