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Genre - Biography, Australian
This is one of the best biographies you can read. Set in rural outback Queensland, the sheer power of Alice’s transformation from an outgoing 18yo from the leafy suburbs of Brighton Beach (Melbourne) to the humble beginnings at Yepoon and then further afield. From an outgoing teenager who knew all and a gap year to ride around Australia with her brother’s friend, finding herself dumped in Alice Springs, brings a revelation that life has not started.
Alice has had to learn the outback ways, what is expected with her first job as a Governess to a very strict couple and in her spare time no television, radio or even not able to use a mobile. Is this the life for her? After all, a cow is a cow and likewise so is a horse is her only knowledge of the running of an outback station.
Alice’s empathy with the land and her transformation took quite some time with hard work and always at the back of her mind to finish her studies which she did. Time away from her beloved ‘mate’ Rick was a test in the strength of their relationship. With adversities from the dry weather conditions, Alice’s health and an accident which did not seem possible to come through unscathed.
The story starts a bit on the slow side, but nevertheless descriptive to the environment keeps you reading and wishing there was another book in the offing.
I have never read such a great biography with so much emotion and feelings for our beloved country, makes you feel lucky no matter what your situation is.
---- Reviewed by Judy, Rowville Bookchat
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