- Title:
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Women of the Outback
- Written by:
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Sue Williams
- Read by:
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Catherine Milte
- Format:
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Unabridged CD Audio Book
- Number of CDs:
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8
- Duration:
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8 hours 45 minutes
- Published:
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October 01 2008
- Available Date:
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October 01 2008
- Age Category:
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Adult
- ISBN:
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9781742017174
- Genres:
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Non-fiction; Australian
- Publisher:
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Bolinda audio
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Price
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Inspiring true stories of tragedy and triumph.
Maree was left with three small daughters when her husband and son were killed in a light plane smash. Cheryl lives in such a remote area, she had to winch herself and her three children across the Murray River to get the eldest to school. Alice admits she couldn't even tell a cow from a bull when she first went to live in the outback. These women are only some of the twelve extraordinary women who have overcome incredible hardships to survive and thrive in some of the most extremely remote parts of Australia. Sue Williams has uncovered some remarkable subjects in this book. From high-profile businesswomen to everyday heroes, these women will inspire and delight.
"Listening to stories that profile 14 tough-minded Outback women is bound to make listeners' lives seem cushy. Journalist Sue Williams selected her contemporary subjects with diversity in mind – the group ranges from a traditional Aboriginal woman, Mitjili, to feisty Molly, who lived in the middle of the Simpson Desert for two decades without a phone. But their common traits quickly become clear. These are brave women with a sense of humor and humility, tough minds and courageous hearts, who are self-reliant yet service-oriented. Narrator Catherine Milte does a terrific job of bringing each of their individual personalities to life while highlighting commonalities. Her vocal talent shines especially bright in the book's extensive quoted material. Milte's reading transforms already-absorbing stories into a thoroughly engrossing production."
AudioFile Magazine