The Man on the Twenty Dollar Notes: Flynn of the Inland

by Everald Compton

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is a revered legend of the development of Australia as a caring nation. However, few Australians are aware of the man who founded it—John Flynn—usually known as Flynn of the Inland. Flynn, who died in 1951, is regarded by historians as one of Australia’s greatest sons.

In addition to creating the Flying Doctor, he pioneered the Pedal Radio, founded the School of the Air, and built bush hospitals all over the continent on behalf of the Australian Inland Mission.

It is a story that every Australian should read, and its powerful drama has been captured by veteran author Everald Compton.

Flynn has been his role model in life ever since he first learned about him at a bush Sunday School in 1936. His fervent prayer is that many who read “The Man on the Twenty Dollar Notes” will choose to follow in Flynn’s footsteps as the future pioneers of Australia as the finest nation on earth.

Genres: Nonfiction

245 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 21, 2016

Reviews

[Rosalyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book has disappointed me greatly. There is nothing to denote that it is not a biography, but so much of the book is Compton's surmising of Rev. John Flynn's thoughts and words, picturing him as an almost irreligious rebel, fighting the Presbyterian Church leadership. So I am still looking for a book on John Flynn's life that will reveal his real character and life as a Christian, his struggles and victories, and his real place in Australia's history as a nation.

[Heidi · Rating 4 out of 5]

James and I have really enjoyed further learning about this GREAT Australian man.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really enjoyed the 'genre' of fictional conversations and reflections based on the facts of Flynn's life. Found the last section less gripping and finished out of commitment rather than desire. Since the purpose of reading was to find out more about John Flynn, and to do so in an enjoyable manner, the book was a success. :-)