In Plain Sight by Shaun Austin - Book

“If you’ve never read poetry, do yourself a favour — read this. Shaun Austin uses words like well-placed shots, zeroing in on service life and veterans’ issues.” —Tony Park, veteran and author

“Shaun Austin’s poetry is a collection of stories and shared experiences among modern-day soldiers. Shaun uses simple yet profound words that portray thrilling detail into the lives of Veterans from the height of their careers through the darkest of days. This vulnerability reassures Veterans that you are never really alone” —Casey Nixon, ANZ Veteran Lead Accenture & Veteran Mental Health Ambassador

"I'm not much of a poet, Let alone a reader, The Army chews us up and spits us out a leader, But I'll never forget my final time walking out that Battalion Gate, The memory kept alive with a book and a mate. Shook hands with Sarge On Route to a medical Discharge I might be a Lid, But the love for the boys they'll never get Rid. Your Book bought that back That I'm not just a sack" —Matthew 'Willy' Williams OAM