In 1996 Matthew Reilly, aged 22, self-published his first book. Now he has a list of international best sellers.
In his books heroes prevail against impossible odds. But in his own life he's faced unexpected adversity from the most unlikely quarter.
When, as a consequence, he lost his wife Natalie, Matthew Reilly's world collapsed. He says he thought he would never write again.
As he reveals on Australian Story, the loss drove him to the brink of disaster.
The Other Side
Australian Story · Season 19 · Episode 1
In 1996 Matthew Reilly, aged 22, self-published his first book. Now he has a list of international best sellers.
In his books heroes prevail against impossible odds. But in his own life he's faced unexpected adversity from the most unlikely quarter.
When, as a consequence, he lost his wife Natalie, Matthew Reilly's world collapsed. He says he thought he would never write again.
As he reveals on Australian Story, the loss drove him to the brink of disaster.
In his books heroes prevail against impossible odds. But in his own life he's faced unexpected adversity from the most unlikely quarter.
When, as a consequence, he lost his wife Natalie, Matthew Reilly's world collapsed. He says he thought he would never write again.
As he reveals on Australian Story, the loss drove him to the brink of disaster.
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Season
19
Episode
1
Air Date
03/Feb/2014
Air Time
20:30
Runtime
30 min
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