Splints to Silk

In simple, unaffected prose, Frank Walsh shares the major milestones of his eventful life, including
the details of his career as barrister and judge but also describing his passions for sport, travel,
music, altruism, and art. Frank’s fascination with the complexity of trials and the people who find
themselves before the courts reveals an acute intelligence, driven by deep empathy and interest in
the human condition. Central to all of his experiences is the love and support of family.
Splints to Silk is Frank Walsh's lively and exuberant account of his remarkable life, marked by
compassion, generosity of spirit, good humour, and a deep engagement with all those who have
shared his journey.

‘Understanding the past illuminates the present; this personal history illuminates the man. The lasting
impression is of a remarkable person, shaped but not bowed by adversity, whose defining
characteristics are a great zest for life and an abiding appreciation of all its bounties.’ — Justice
Susan Crennan, A.C.