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Aussie Ties
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- Book Synopsis
- <p>1947. Holland begins to rebuild its devastated cities after five long years of war. In Deventer the young Agatha Petit becomes a reporter for <em>Het Vrije Volk</em>. The day she is sent to report on a council meeting seems a day like any other until she meets the flamboyant sport's journalist, Charles Ruys. Charles dreams of a new life outside Europe and Agatha is entranced by his charm and passion. Together with 1200 other emigrants, they board the <em>Sibajak</em>in Rotterdam, heading for the country of limitless possibilities: Australia. Following her divorce from Charles, Agatha marries the ex-marine Flip (Gerard Melman). They have four children and build new friendships. Slowly but surely, a secure future seems possible in their new country ...</p><p>This fascinating memoir is not just a record of family adventures, often hilarious, sometimes painful. It captures the spirit of the fifties and sixties, and features a cast of colourful characters, exploring their successes and failures, loves and losses. It illustrates the resilience needed to make a life in a new country, without safety nets, where success can become failure in a heartbeat.... A wonderful read and an impressive family history! </p>
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9789491868047
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Steve Lambley Information Design, (21 January 2019)
- Number of Pages
- 354
- Weight
- 652 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 229 x 152 x 24 mm
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