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Steven Murphy spent his formative years in Sydney’s Redfern.
Abandoned by his mother when only weeks old, his father left him in the care of a cruel, alcoholic stepmother while he himself was in jail. Unbelievably, the child they dubbed the “Pyjama Boy” fought his way through life to achieve his ultimate goal. His story is a poignant and haunting one that captivates its reader from the very beginning and remains long after the book has been closed.
AN INSPIRATIONAL TALE OF SUCCESS AGAINST THE ODDS
Enjoy an Excerpt
It had been as if he had walked into the grimmest setting of his chequered childhood and before he had seen the blood. It was as if he could hear from the front room the thuds and shouts as his drunken father was bashing Nina in the bedroom, berating her as a lazy woman and a bad mother. As he ironed his uniform, Steve marveled at the changes in his life. What would Nina think of him wearing one of these? Would she swear and pour ridicule on him for going over to ‘the filth’?
Steve’s parents were heavy drinkers. Drinking shaped their lives and his. There were times when drink took all the money they had, but Vincent Murphy worked in many an honest job,
whereas Nina would rarely stir herself enough to wipe the inside of a saucepan or empty the bucket which served as a chamber pot by her bed.
About the Author:
I’ve never thought of myself as special-just someone who has lived through life’s challenges like everyone else. But over time, I’ve come to see that by sharing my journey, with all its imperfections, I might offer something meaningful to others. Life moves so quickly, and the choices we make shape everything. My hope is that by being honest about my experiences, others might find encouragement or even a little clarity for their own paths.
Speaking at Schools and events across Australia has been an unexpected privilege. These moments aren’t about presenting a perfect image; they’re about connecting with people on a real, human level. I bring photos, videos, and documents to show the truth of my story-not to impress but to connect. When I speak openly, sharing the vulnerabilities and lessons I’ve learned, something powerful happens: the audience feels it, and suddenly, it’s not just my story-its something they can see themselves in, too.
If you would like to have Steve speak to your School, group or organization he can be contacted through email: stevenmurphy_11@bigpond.com
You can connect with Steven Murphy through a number of platforms to learn more about his story and work.
Visit his website to view the one bedroom flats he uses to live in and show his living conditions as described in the book.
Feel free to reach out — Steven is always happy to connect with readers and share more about his journey.