The Prez by David Spiteri is a raw and candid memoir tracing the evolution of Australian outlaw motorcycle clubs. Spiteri, a founding member and long-time president of one of the nation’s earliest biker gangs, recounts his life from a working-class kid in Sydney’s west to the top of the biker world.
Told through the character of Peter Winifred, the book dives into the formation of the club, the brotherhood among members, and their gradual transformation into a feared and organized group. Spiteri doesn’t shy away from describing the illegal activities, drug running, and violent encounters that became part of the club’s identity.
Beyond the criminal elements, The Prez explores themes of loyalty, rebellion, and personal identity within a subculture often misunderstood by outsiders. Written in an unpolished, straight-talking style, it’s as much a story about the man behind the myth as it is about the outlaw world he helped build.
