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Women of the Outback

By Sue Williams
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Women of the Outback by Sue Williams is a compelling biography and memoir that explores the inspiring stories of several resilient women living in the Australian outback. These women face incredible challenges of isolation, harsh environments, and emotional trials, yet they exhibit remarkable strength and courage. Their narratives provide a fascinating insight into their unique lifestyles and the tenacity required to thrive in one of the world's most remote regions.
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If you're captivated by tales of resilience and adventure, this book offers an inspiring glimpse into the lives of women who have carved out extraordinary existences in Australia's rugged outback. With vivid storytelling, it highlights their tenacity and spirit, making it a gripping read for those interested in biography and memoirs.

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Women of the Outback

The women of the Outback are a different breed: tough, resilient and endlessly resourceful. This book tells the inspiring stories of 14 remarkable women, from high-achievers to everyday heroes. Their tales are often heart-rending and regularly touched by tragedy, but always life-affirming. They portray Outback Australian women as they really are.

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.

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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.

Women of the Outback 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.

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ISBN: 9780143010722

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 August 2009

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 309g

Pages: 320

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Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Non-Fiction Penguin Books Sue Williams

About the Author

Sue Williams was born in Sydney, Australia, and is the author of the best selling picture-books I Went Walking and Let's Go Visiting, illustrated by Julie Vivas. In 1981 she co-founded the children's book company, Omnibus Books, which published some of Australia's quintessential picture books, including One Woolly Wombat, Possum Magic, The Nativity and Wombat Divine. In 1997 she left Omnibus Books to co-found Working Title Press. For the next four years Sue worked on several publications, including the popular Working Title Press Dreaming Narrative series as assistant editor to Christine Nicholls and as co-author (with business partner Jane Covernton) of the Working Title Press picture book Dinnertime under the pseudonym Ann Weld. She retired from the Press in 2001 to pursue an academic career.

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