This is the story of the real Crocodile Dundee, a gripping biography jam-packed with adventure, romance, and misery.
Joanne van Os was just 22 when she met Rod Ansell. At 23, Rod was already a legend in Australia and around the world, having survived alone for two months without supplies in one of the harshest and most remote parts of northern Australia.
But Joanne came to realize that Rod was both a complicated and deeply troubled man. His life ended in tragedy - out of his mind on drugs, Rod became involved in a shoot-out in which a young police officer was killed.
Outback Heart captures the Territory life vividly: the dust, the heat, the struggle, and the larger-than-life characters. But it's also a deeply moving and powerful story of a love affair and a marriage, and the pain of it falling apart.
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"A very interesting insight into outback life and the amazing life Joanne lived. As a bonus for fans of the Hemsworth boys there is some cute picks of the older two boys who are actually her nephews!" — Bec (4 out of 5 stars)
"A very interesting insight into outback life and the amazing life Joanne lived. As a bonus for fans of the Hemsworth boys there is some cute picks of the older two boys who are actually her nephews!"
" It was inspirational to see how Jo coped. "
" This was interesting reading. I was in the NT at the beginning of Joanne's story but I was in Darwin and not out in the bush like she was. "
" Have had a long weekend away and spent every spare moment glued to this story - I remember the events in the book and I confess to shedding a tear at the end. "
" Loved reading this book. My husband has read it twice. "
" Interesting story of life in the outback of Australia but also to read of the life or Rod Ansell the authors' first husband. Rod was the idea behind the character "Crocodile Dundee" but his life deteriorated after using drugs and was eventually shot in a stand off with police. "
" An incredible story of a strong, courageous and resilient woman. I look forward to reading more books by this author. Thanks, Brenda, for recommending Outback Heart. "
" Started off good enough... the idea is a good one, the true story of the real crocodile dundee... but by halfway through I couldn't care less! "
" What a remarkable story by an amazing woman.. it could only be an Australian story. I could not put it down. "
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