Back of Beyond by Jenny Old

Book Description

Secondhand. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges.

One woman's remarkable story of love, adventure, disasters and wonderful times in the Gulf Country.

This is the extraordinary story of an indomitable Australian woman going to the back of beyond and triumphing over adversity. It is a story about bush people and their generosity, filled with wonderful characters. Most of all, it is the story of a woman's love for her man and the adventure it took her on.

When 22-year-old Jenny Old followed her heart to the vastness of the Gulf of Carpentaria, she had no idea of the primitive conditions she'd find herself in. Often, her only contact with the outside world was through her two-way radio.

Stretched to the limits, she achieved more than she thought capable. With every setback and in the toughest of times when the odds seemed insurmountable, she learnt to dust herself off, find a smile and keep on going.

Jenny and Rick battled flood, drought, cyclones, and personal hardship for eighteen years. Yet their world was as big as the landscape they lived in, filled with generosity, wonderful characters, and the joy of life. At McAllister, they established an oasis for their family and friends. (back cover)