Cirrus@Austlit

'On the Way to Somewhere is a story of Australian spirit. It begins on New Year's Day 2000, which gives us a good reason to reminisce about the glorious sporting year that was 1999, and to anticipate the significance of the greatest world event visiting our country -- the Olympic Games. Such a day encourages us to ask questions about the purpose of our existence and our future. In this way, On the Way to Somewhere pays tribute to the legends, characters and icons that have inspired our nation and helped mould its identity.' (Author's introduction, pp.4-5)