AN INSPIRATIONAL TALE OF SUCCESS AGAINST THE ODDS . . . The Pyjama Boy a Memoir by Steven Murphy Book Tour with Giveaway
THE PYJAMA BOY
Steven Murphy
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GENRE: Memoir
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BLURB:
Steven Murphy spent his formative years in Sydney's Redfern.
Abandoned by his mother when only weeks old, his father left him in the care of a cruel, alcoholic stepmother while he himself was in jail. Unbelievably, the child they dubbed the "Pyjama Boy" fought his way through life to achieve his ultimate goal. His story is a poignant and haunting one that captivates its reader from the very beginning and remains long after the book has been closed.
AN INSPIRATIONAL TALE OF SUCCESS AGAINST THE ODDS
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EXCERPT
The scope of Steve’s young life had been radically narrowed. From the experience of farm life and the busy rural household, Steve’s immediate environment was reduced for much of the
time to the tiny flat and his human contacts restricted to just Nina, except for those increasingly erratic periods when his father was home. The quality of his surroundings had also been reduced to squalor and yet this was in no way lessened by any show of affection from his stepmother. Steve would have known that his father loved him, but Vincent found few practical ways to demonstrate his desire to provide for the child. His own life was now in such disarray that when he was away from his family Vincent blotted parental responsibilities out of his mind, leaving Steve at the mercy of the indolent and uncaring Nina.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
I've never thought of myself as special-just someone who has lived through life's challenges like everyone else. But over time, I've come to see that by sharing my journey, with all its imperfections, I might offer something meaningful to others. Life moves so quickly, and the choices we make shape everything. My hope is that by being honest about my experiences, others might find encouragement or even a little clarity for their own paths.
Speaking at Schools and events across Australia has been an unexpected privilege. These moments aren't about presenting a perfect image; they're about connecting with people on a real, human level. I bring photos, videos, and documents to show the truth of my story-not to impress but to connect. When I speak openly, sharing the vulnerabilities and lessons I've learned, something powerful happens: the audience feels it, and suddenly, it's not just my story-its something they can see themselves in, too.
If you would like to have Steve speak to your School, group or organization he can be contacted through email: stevenmurphy_11@bigpond.com
Connect with Steven
You can connect with Steven Murphy through a number of platforms to learn more about his story and work:
Website: https://thepyjamaboy.com/
Email: stevenmurphy_11@bigpond.com
Facebook: facebook.com/stevenmurphyauthor
Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/56696685.Steven_Murphy
Visit his website to view the one-bedroom flats he uses to live in and show his living conditions as described in the book.
Feel free to reach out — Steven is always happy to connect with readers and share more about his journey
Book Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUopXLOFQU4
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GIVEAWAY
Steven Murphy will be awarding a $10 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner.
Thank you for featuring THE PYJAMA BOY today.
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