"Half a man" is a simple story that highlights the true strengths of great mateship. It also endeavours to recall the struggle that returning soldiers faced after the "Great war" and describes the challenges, the way of life and the ways of the Australian bush in the 1920's and glories in the absolute beauty of the Murrindindi valley through all of the seasons. It is also a love story and tells of Jessie's great love and compassion for her Peter, her wounded husband and of the healing power of Tim's love for Penny"