April Fool's Day

*April Fool’s Day* by Bryce Courtenay is a moving memoir and family tribute, written with fierce honesty and a deep belief in love’s ability to endure. From the first pages, Courtenay invites readers into the life of his son, Damon Courtenay, who dies on the morning of April Fool’s Day.

This is a true story of a young man shaped by struggle, held together by love for Celeste, and sustained by the compassion of those around him. Courtenay doesn’t look away from grief or anger, but he also captures the humour, tenderness and hard-won dignity that can sit alongside pain. The result is a powerful account of integrity, resilience, and what it means to keep choosing love.

Perfect for readers drawn to Australian memoir, literary nonfiction, and books about family, loss and hope.

Add *April Fool’s Day* to your shelf and discover why it stays with readers long after the final page.