Drought, flood, harrowing isolation and horrific accidents. . . the Australian outback is no place for a lady. But the women of the Outback are a different breed- tough, resilient and endlessly resourceful.
Drought, flood, harrowing isolation and horrific accidents. . . the Australian outback is no place for a lady. But the women of the Outback are a different breed- tough, resilient and endlessly resourceful. They're both the backbone and the heart of Australia, keeping their farms going, their families together and their communities alive - and often against overwhelming odds.
Maree was left with three small daughters when her husband and young son were killed in a light plane crash. Molly lived alone in a 1920s homestead in the middle of the Simpson Desert for twenty years without even a phone. Alice admits she couldn't tell a cow from a bull when she first went to live in the Outback.
This book tells the inspiring stories of fourteen remarkable women, from high-achievers to everyday heroes. Their tales are often heart-rending and regularly touched by tragedy, but are always life-affirming. They portray Outback Australian women as they really are - and as we all wish we might be.
'Every word cried out to be read . . .
a
remarkable book.' Bookseller & Publisher
'Humbling and awe-inspiring.' Woman's Day
By:
Sue Williams Imprint: Penguin Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 197mm,
Width: 130mm,
Spine: 36mm
Weight: 309g ISBN:9780143010722 ISBN 10: 0143010727 Pages: 288 Publication Date:31 August 2009 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
