

Even though they were all members of the Scouts movement, their dad took a roundabout way through the marshlands surrounding a certain lake rather than take the official route to the camping ground. When she was 10, O’Donohoe recalled how her dad took them out camping.

This is because her dad had a way of turning those moments he was around into memorable ones that included his children, O’Donohoe and O’Donohoe’s little brother, Nic. Even so, O’Donohoe’s memories of her dad involved him being home, rather than away. And rather than use concepts or abstract rules to convey her parental hints, O’Donohoe has shared some memorable family experiences that transpired between her and her dad, Peter Clark.Īs a submariner, O’Donohoe’s dad’s work saw him away from his family for extended periods of time. In the process, her memoir Reflections Through the Periscope offers a few practical tips on how to nurture special bonds between parents and their children. "retail_price" : "19.95", "online_price" : "19.95", "our_price" : "19.95", "club_price" : "19.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.When she lost her dad, Jaqui O’Donohoe sought to tell the world about what a wonderful family man his dad was. This is a story of resilience, friendship, laughter and heartache a daughter's insight into the life her father led, and the impact he had and continues to have on her life.This is a story of the power of love between a girl and her dad. His incredible life, and his death at the young age of 59 years, inspired his daughter to reflect on their connection, which extends beyond his passing. Peter was many things: a submariner, brother, father, husband, friend and mate. "item_description" : "How does a daughter convey the lifelong influence of an exceptional father, taken far too soon? How does she distil the lessons learned through joy and heartbreak, from the campground to the ocean's depths? This is my love letter to Dad.Peter Clark, R105695 served in the Royal Australian Navy for over 25 years, predominantly at the bottom of the ocean on board submarines. "item_title" : "Reflections Through the Periscope",
