Bill Reed's memoir, "The Long Road to Broome", details his life in the Australian pearling industry, from his encounters with colorful characters to living in exotic locations like Sudan, Tahiti, and Nigeria in search of the perfect pearl. The author worked with Bill Reed for over a year interviewing him and researching his adventurous life story. The memoir is now available for purchase through Allure South Sea Pearls. The author's next project will be a biography of Dr. Ros Worthington to be published in October.