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Out of a Kangaroo by a Convict

A Woman's Struggle for Survival & Triumph in America

by Phyllis S. Bresheare

Hardcover, Dust Jacket
Linen cover with full-colour dust jacket and flaps
Hardcover, ImageWrap
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About the Book
From the outback of Australia to the western shores of the U.S.A this is the story of women of great courage, perseverance and hardship. In these pages you will follow her trials, growing up in a tin shack in the outback, hair bleached white by the intense sun. Discover how she finds her love riding her horse and tossing her address in an orange to the U.S. soldiers in a troop train during WWII. Witness how alone she felt, far from any family in a tumultuous marriage to an abusive husband, her only solace was to sit in the barn with her animals. Rejoice In her later years she finds courage with help of friends to discover her own self again. This is an epic tale for everyone, but especially women whom have lost their courage and yet are able to find it again.
Features & Details
  • Primary Category: Biographies & Memoirs
  • Project Option: Standard Landscape, 10×8 in, 25×20 cm
    # of Pages: 158
  • Isbn
    • Softcover: 9781320199377
  • Publish Date: Jul 26, 2009
  • Language English
  • Keywords Australia, Women, Hardship
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About the Creator
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Phyllis Bresheare
Snohomish, Washington U.S.A.

Currently living on the same small Northwestern farm in rural western Washington state, U.S.A. Phyllis Bresheare now nearly a 100 years of age still carries on her traditions of living close to the land, much the way she's done for the last 70 years. Opinionated, witty yet so down-to-earth she always has a welcoming heart to her many admirers. For the last 16 years she's been a faithful volunteer at the local food bank helping many less fortunate. On her remaining 5 acres she tends her glowing gardens, mows the lawn and keeps happy her two Chihuahuas and 4 cats. Having survived two heart surgeries, two hip replacements, several pins she's held together her spirit for life in an amazing way; showing others how wonderful life can be in its natural simplicity. She scowls at today's wasteful extravagance and lack of respect for the land and it's creatures. Humble in her demeanor yet steadfast in her convictions. Phyllis remains a vigorous symbol for all of us upon what a fragile

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