About the Author

The author was a born when his parents owned a banana plantation on the Eastern side of Mount Warning - hence the name of the book. Brian was born in 1945 and was schooled in Murwillumbah NSW Australia - he did well in his early schooling but was shy and lacked concentration - he enjoyed all things outdoor. Brian left school 3 days before his 15th birthday with the aim of becoming a carpenter - recession prevented this and he ended up working for Australia Post until called up in the National Service Ballot - this changed his life and provided a future form him and his family for the next 22 years - it was during this time that the more adventurous part of his life evolved. Brian has a wife of 53 years, two daughters and four grandchildren and lives on the southern part of the Australian Gold Coast