'Peter Papathanasiou’s parents emigrated from Greece to Australia in 1956 but were unable to have children, a huge sorrow (and shame) for them amongst Australia's Greek community. In 1973, Peter's mother's brother and sister-in-law in Greece offered to have another baby and give it to her to bring up as her own in Australia. Peter was that baby. This is where the story begins, with Peter's mother sitting him down to tell him about his birth and the sacrifice that lay behind it. What follows is a wonderful, moving and compelling memoir as Peter traces his parents' journey to Australia, their struggle as migrants, and the very different world that they came from—a world where the bond of family is so strong, a husband and wife are prepared to do something extraordinary for their sibling.'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
'“Many writers dream of having their work adapted into film”, especially if the project is undertaken by an acclaimed director they admire and respect.
Not long after we spoke to author Peter Papathanasiou about the publication of his first book, a memoir entitled Little One (published by Allen & Unwin), we are informed that his book is about to take off on another journey. Screen Canberra has given the green light for the story to be developed into a film or TV series that will be directed by award-winning film director Peter Andrikidis.' (Introduction)
'Papathanasiou throws light on what it means to be a member of a family.'
'For many years, Peter Papathanasiou’s parents could never find the right time or the right words to tell him the story of his birth. His mother Elizabeth worried that she might carry this family secret to her grave, and that he would never know the truth. She finally revealed it to him one afternoon in 1999 as he was preparing to embark on yet another academic pursuit.' (Introduction)
'Papathanasiou throws light on what it means to be a member of a family.'
'For many years, Peter Papathanasiou’s parents could never find the right time or the right words to tell him the story of his birth. His mother Elizabeth worried that she might carry this family secret to her grave, and that he would never know the truth. She finally revealed it to him one afternoon in 1999 as he was preparing to embark on yet another academic pursuit.' (Introduction)
'“Many writers dream of having their work adapted into film”, especially if the project is undertaken by an acclaimed director they admire and respect.
Not long after we spoke to author Peter Papathanasiou about the publication of his first book, a memoir entitled Little One (published by Allen & Unwin), we are informed that his book is about to take off on another journey. Screen Canberra has given the green light for the story to be developed into a film or TV series that will be directed by award-winning film director Peter Andrikidis.' (Introduction)
