Samuel Johnson OAM is a much-loved Australian actor, best known for his work on THE SECRET LIVES OF US, CRACKERJACK, UNDERBELLY II, RUSH and as the star of the hit biopic MOLLY. In recent times he is more proud of his work as a breast cancer advocate and determined unicyclist. He won a Gold Logie in 2017 for his work on MOLLY and was named the 2018 Victorian of the Year for his charity work to vanquish cancer. Samuel has retired from acting until he raises $10M for cancer research. So far the charity he set up with his sister Connie, Love Your Sister, has raised over $9M. Samuel is a bestselling author with his and Connie's book LOVE YOUR SISTER and last year's DEAR SANTA both hitting the bestseller lists and both shortlisted for an ABIA award. His recent winning stint on DANCING WITH THE STARS reminded all of Australia how much we love Samuel Johnson.
A tribute to Samuel's late mother, it's a collection of letters written by the likes of Patti Newton, Shannon Noll, Amanda Keller, Guy Pearce and more.--NATIONAL [PRINT], That's Life, [AUDIENCE: 161,557, ASR: AUD 15,786] Dear Mum (edited by Samuel Johnson) is a heartfelt, honest and very human book of letters that will make you smile and cry.--NATIONAL [PRINT], News Corp syndicate, [AUDIENCE: 807,249, ASR: AUD 7,787] Just in time for Mother's Day, making a perfect gift, comes an honest and moving collection of letters from notable Australians to their mums.--NATIONAL [PRINT], Who Weekly, [AUDIENCE: 82,789, ASR: AUD 1,766] The 90 letters are all wholehearted, warm, emotional, and, importantly, honest.--Amy Martin, NSW [PRINT], Illawarra Mercury, [AUDIENCE: 9,250, ASR: AUD 16,916] This is an appropriate tribute, a homage it could be said, to the global celebration of Mother's Day, which not only honours the mother of the family, it also places focus on motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence of mothers in society today.--Rama Gaind, [ONLINE], PS News