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 12 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 work. From high-profile businesswomen to everyday heroes, these women will inspire and delight.
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"A speedy read, I gobbled through this in an hour or two. It was exciting, fascinating, and it was kind of like Big Love in book form in that there are the prophet baddies (the 'god squad') and then Kyra's family who are a good, loving family. 3.5 stars! " — Jeannette (4 out of 5 stars)
"A speedy read, I gobbled through this in an hour or two. It was exciting, fascinating, and it was kind of like Big Love in book form in that there are the prophet baddies (the 'god squad') and then Kyra's family who are a good, loving family. 3.5 stars! "
" good stories of amazing women who live and work in the outback. "
" Ejnoyable read. An insight into the lives of inspirational women of the outback. "
" Touching selection of stories about amazing Aussie women who pioneered life in the outback of Austrlaia overcoming many challenges at time.... very inspiring and a good read to understand their way of life. "
" I really liked this book. It is in a way a harsh truth. "
" Whether you like this book or not, you WILL NOT be able to put it down. Quick read, well worth the short time it takes to read. "
" I enjoyed this mainly because I had a true emotional reaction while reading. A real life dystopia. "
" Great on audio! All I could say throughout was "Run girl, run!!" "
" I had a hard time putting this one down! Great read! "
" An interesting look into a fictional group of Polygamist fundamentalists. I thought the author did a great job of humanizing the characters but shedding light on a terrifying cult. "
" This story was intense. Such a sad culture but I wonder how much of this book is realistic. I really hoped the book would have told more of the story about how her life turned out.It was an interesting, fast read. "
" book about polygamists, very good "
" Amazing! If you are at all intrigued by the polygamist lifestyle this is a must read. I was hooked from start to finish. "
" not my favorite book but it was ok "
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