Author(s): Rachel Syers

Autobiographies and Biographies

The extraordinary story of a man born into hardship who became a legend in Australian sport and politics, appearing in thousands of news headlines for more than half a century. A brilliant entrepreneur and visionary, Sir Bruce Small's Malvern Star bicycle empire became a household name. As manager and best friend of cycling icon Hubert 'Oppy' Opperman, Sir Bruce influenced a generation of champion cyclists. Becoming Mayor and parliamentarian for Queensland's Gold Coast, he developed luxury estates, toured the country with meter maids and transformed Surfers Paradise into a tourism mecca. This all-encompassing official biography includes over 260 stunning photographs and 100 personal interviews with world champions to political leaders and family. With detailed research from 110 newspapers, books and journals, Rachel Syers meticulously weaves together the rich and complex tapestry of his spectacular public success story and his surprising personal life of philanthropy, community service, love and loyalty.