A SECOND CHANCE
A Disgraced Lawyer's Journey to Redemption
Richard “Geoff” Glanville was a respectable and wealthy Lawyer, who became Australia’s most infamous white-collar criminal of the 1970s.
Geoff made front page headlines multiple times during the 1970s, and then vanished from the public eye.
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ISBN 978-1-921037-43-6
A SECOND CHANCE
From multiple front page headlines, to vanishing from the public eye – this is his inspirational story, as told by his loving wife, Helen, with a bit of help from Geoff.
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“Geoff made front page headlines multiple times during the 1970s, and then vanished from the public eye. What I didn’t know, until this book was published in 2025, was the incredible story that unfolded in the subsequent decades.
I was spellbound as I read this book, and can highly recommend it to anyone who ever wondered: whatever became of Australia’s most infamous white-collar criminal of the 1970s, Richard “Geoff” Glanville. “
Professor Andrew Ruys
Professor of Engineering
“Every politician, every judge in the Criminal Courts … should read this book.
This is an inspirational story told by Helen, the one who knew him (Geoff) best. It is their love story – warts and all. It is a captivating Aussie yarn – a controversial look at a man who made the headlines for all the wrong reasons but turned his life around to bring hope and second chances to so many.
This story is simply told but is a far from simple story. It deserves to be read widely“
Marion Lê, AM
Human Rights Advocate
A SECOND CHANCE
About the Author
Helen has faced many challenges in life. From overcoming fierce opposition, moving interstate when starting a family and navigating the devastation and loss of losing everything through a catastrophic fire. Whatever has come her way she has followed her heart with passion – not the opinion of others.
She pursued various nursing roles for a decade, reinvented herself in the public relations arena for another decade, then joined forces with her husband Geoff to help families and children impacted by the criminal justice system for more than 30 years.
She talks about her insights, faith and life’s lessons with great ease. Her strengths of organisation, communication and leadership are the foundations of writing her story.
In addition, Helen is an accomplished public speaker who moves her audience to believe they can overcome adversity and setbacks to achieve post-traumatic growth.
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A SECOND CHANCE
Richard “Geoff” Glanville was a respectable and wealthy Lawyer, who became Australia’s most infamous white-collar criminal of the 1970s.
Geoff made front page headlines multiple times during the 1970s and then vanished from the public eye.