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Born Garry William GOSNEY, on 19th October, 1955, at Mt Lawley, Perth, West Australia to Jean and William Gosney. Garry was an only child, and a loner. He was different from other children, mainly due the the fact he was so tall for his age - and his mind was so bright. He learned quickly, but like most children with his disabilities, ( dyslexia, and later diagnosed as an adult with ADHD & ADD & DDD ) he sadly lacked concentration, and his schoolwork suffered badly - his love of being on the farm suited him and his love of horses has never faded.

School for Garry was a nightmare - (as anyone with his disabilities knows, that lengthy sitting still is virtually impossible) , his mind never paid attention to the lessons in hand - just where his dreams took him - at the tender age of 6 he was sent to boarding school at Swanlea Boarding Hostel, and to Middle Swan State School, then a short stint at De La Salle Catholic day School, then to Castledare Catholic Boarding College and finaly Clontaf Boys Town Catholic high school (all in & around Perth West Australia) The times when he went to school in the early 60's his problems were never diagnosed - and he was labelled a difficult or bad child - difficult because of the ADD & ADHD and bad because he cant read properly - the dyslexia causes that - he has explained it as being able to see a page with writing which just goes blank when you try to read it.
Even as an adult he scans the headlines and does not read very much for very long because he has to absorb what he reads in a few seconds or forget it.

His adulthood saw him emerge a troubled and saddened youth - Very few understood or helped him and he grew up with a chip on his shoulder about the school system - he wanted to learn but was just unable to - no matter how he tried - nothing changed. His towering height made him the brunt of taunts at school and he was very much a loner - (he was 6' tall at 12 years of age) He reached the height of 6'4" (193)cms as an adult.

Garry has an amazing ability to foresee the future way of things, but is unable to harness these visions, hence the start of his writing - because of his frustration at not being able to coherently express himself properly - his greatest teacher and companion has become his computer weather its his desk top of his laptop - they are constantly within reach - he can refer back to things with incredible accuracy, and knows his laws and rules articulately.

Unorthodox, Outspoken, Unconventional, Controversial,
Garry the Adult is all of these and more. He never backs down from a verbal argument, and determinedly explains himself to others. I would think this comes from being picked on all the time as a child, he is never violent physically - probably due to his injuries over time or to his quite nature. His soft side comes through when he speaks of his children (4boys, 1 girl) to his first wife, Karen.
One only has to see him at his favourite past-time of fishing and see how much effort he puts into teaching any children the right way to fish or anyone else that is interested. He is totally generous and often gives away all his nights catch to some poor fisherperson who is down on their luck, especially if it is a child or someone elderly.

In his 1st Book - One Aussie's Endeavours: Poetry Writings Lyrics Feelings , by the nic of " Perth Desperado " , he combined poetry about his life, his family, his travels, his loves, and his thoughts, all intertwined with photographs of his travels, and a few photos are actually about the poem near it.

Knowing a bit about Garry the man, this book is like reading his diary.
One of the highlights of his life is to be the meeting up with his song writing partner and country - rock indie friend, Rory D Ruff, who composed music for some of Garry's poems ( currently 24 ).
For those of you who have children suffering with these imperfections in life - [ADHD & ADD & DDD & DYSLEXIA ] with strict discipline and routine guidelines is the only way he can cope with day to day things.
It would do you well to see what he has written and how his mind works - It has been proven time and again children with these deficiency’s in life are actually quite brilliant and their minds work in wondrous ways.

There are several lessons in this books. I noticed most about these poems is the author’s sincere and deep care about the environment and world around him - as well as his deep Christian beliefs. He does not preach them but he practices what he was taught as a child. His strong desire to follow his dreams and do what he wants to go on doing - writing and drawing peoples attention to worldly happenings and events is unreal. He cares so deeply for others and the world as a whole – as can be seen in his poems – odes and lyrics.
Well worth the read.

As you read Garry's books, you will discover that although Garry has a deeply religous belief he is not a Catholic, despite his schooling. He is able to put words to paper and with so much intense feelings showing through, even though he has never read one of his books after print.

Reading his poetry makes you feel as if he wrote especially for you, the reader.

Its an amazing talent, and his way with words comes through very clearly - depsite the odd mis-spelt word in the books - No-one has actually edited the books and although there are a few errors, his words are clear and simple. His total faith in what he says and does comes shining through, even though some others cannot follow what he is meaning.

After many jobs in his lifetime, he was never a total career person, frequently changing jobs and directions. His work was always planned and methodical, and after a very bad accident and then botched surgery which has left him with totally unbearable nerve damage and pain - especially to his wrists and shoulders, back, and head - he rarely complains , and will take himself off to go fishing.
He loves nature and his photographs will show the most amazing pictures of nature, sunsets, storms, ocean - you name it he photographs it.

His travels to America saw him find a peace within and he is longing to return there - as he says to return "home".

Garry's 2nd Book , Controversial: "Dreams Wishes Hopes Lyrics"
By Garry W Gosney
3rd Book , MY UNORTHODEX HEARTS "Desires Loves Prayers Lyrics"
4th Book , ONE AUSSIES ENDEAVOURS Vol 2 "Desires Memories Dreams Lyrics"
5th Book , C H R I S T M A S POETRY, "Lyrics Dreams Fantasies"

sees more of his work - if you read from book one - through to book three - it is almost like reading a diary - his life although not directly said has been saddened by the breaking of his first marriage, the loss of access of his children, who lived only a short distance but never saw him, his travels overseas and then home again, divorce, separation from family, dreams and wishes and hopes all brought together to hopefully complete his life.
As I write this review, Garry has 4 books already published and 1 ready to go to the publishers and curently working on 2 more , he has 1 Christmas book published as well and working on another one .

As an incredibly outspoken person, Garry argues the point of law with government officials and anyone else who is in the wrong - and is quick to quote rules, laws and by laws - his honesty as a person and not being able to express himself otherwise will see him become outrageously outspoken with officials. His need to express himself articulately shows through, and his manner is of one very used to being patient and perseverent - he just can't tolerate injustice and dishonesty or stupidity by anyone not even from family.

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