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ith Australia Day just around the corner, author and international psychologist, Dr Charles Margerison says that Captain Arthur Phillip, should be formally honoured as the Founding Father of Australia. He was the leader of the first European settlement in Australia, and our first Governor. Dr Margerison has travelled back in time to interview Governor Phillip via an amazing new concept known as BioView and is featured in the release of his latest title Amazing People of Sydney. A city tour unlike any other, Amazing People of Sydney takes you on a fascinating journey through the history of one of the world's most celebrated cities. Through BioViews, you can meet those who contributed to the business, the culture, the politics and other vital and fascinating aspects of Sydney. Not only is this a fascinating and educational opportunity for Australians to learn more about their own culture, it’s also beneficial to tourists visiting Australia who wish to soak in more than just the typical tourist sights during their visit. This new and unique series from The Amazing People Club has been developed by psychologist, Dr Margerison, and gives readers a ‘virtual opportunity’ to meet amazing people. The books and audios bring readers “face-toface” with many of the world’s most inspiring and influential characters. “Governor Phillip is the Columbus of Australia, without whom, Australia wouldn’t be what it is today,” says Dr Margerison. “In my view, Governor Phillip is under recognised and under appreciated in Australian life. We celebrate Australia Day, but it would not have been without Governor Phillip. Through his leadership and example, Arthur Phillip, was the founding father of Sydney, New South Wales and the
country of Australia. He was the first Australian hero.” Dr Margerison, who is also the founder of The Amazing People Club and a local resident of the Gold Coast, says Governor Phillip’s achievements deserve wider and fuller recognition. “His leadership in organising and safely coordinating the arrival of the First Fleet of 11 ships, with about 1500 people on board, in 1788, was outstanding by any standards,” he says. “In addition, his management of the convicts, the marines, officials and their families in the New South Wales colony over a five year period, between 1788 and 1792, was exceptional, given the extremely difficult and extraordinary conditions.” Dr Margerison’s new book, Amazing People of Sydney, is also written with respect to the Aboriginal people of New South Wales, whose lives were changed forever on January 18, 1788. “This book reflects the contributions of amazing people who have made their mark on Sydney. It’s written via the process of BioViews, where virtual interviews are recorded on events as we can imagine the participants would have seen them,” says Dr Margerison. “I trust the BioViews capture both the conditions of the times and the achievements that have turned Sydney from a convict colony to an exciting, elegant international city reflecting a mutli-ethnic democratic way of life. “I believe Australia needs to give Governor Phillip more credit, and that everyone should have a greater understanding of his story!”
For a full range of titles available, and to experience BioViews for yourself, please visit: www.amazingpeopleclub.com