Frank Woods

Philosophy & Religion Biography & Memoir Australiana

Frank Woods by Brian Porter is a 2007 first-edition biography that traces the Melbourne archbishop’s rise from humble beginnings to national religious influence. Porter’s crisp narrative weaves Australian social history with personal anecdotes, giving readers an intimate portrait of the man who shaped modern Anglicanism down under.

Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing Melbourne, the book explores Woods’ ecumenical vision, social-justice campaigns and the behind-the-scenes politics of church and state. Fans of spiritual memoirs and Australian true stories will appreciate the vivid cityscapes and candid glimpses of clerical life.

This clean, tightly bound paperback comes from a smoke-free home and shows no markings or sunning, making it an attractive addition to any collector of first editions, religious biography or Melbourne local history.