AlistairLawsonBooks

Alistair grew up in England before moving to Australia at the age of 22. His love of writing began unexpectedly, sparked by a handful of poems that opened his eyes to the freedom of wordplay, rhythm and creative expression.

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Reading, however, wasn’t always easy. As a child, words would jump and shift on the page, turning simple sentences into a challenge and creating a deep fear of reading — especially reading aloud.

It wasn’t until later in life that Alistair discovered he had dyslexia, a diagnosis that finally made sense of years of frustration. Instead of letting it hold him back, he embraced it as a source of strength, using his experience to build resilience and connect more deeply with others who face their own challenges.

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Today, Alistair runs a full‑time martial arts studio in Torquay, Victoria, where he helps students unlock their potential through both mental and physical training. His teaching centres on discipline, self‑belief and understanding — values that echo through every part of his life.

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Outside the dojang, Alistair writes rhyming books and poems that carry empowering messages: never give up, stay focused and always strive to become your best. Through his stories, he hopes to inspire children to believe in themselves, no matter the obstacles they face.

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Alistair shares his life with his supportive wife, Rachel, and together they are raising two wonderful children, Star and River.