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Aug 19, 2011
I didn't know what to expect with this book - I guess a light hearted romance set on an Aussie farm.
But I was pleasantly surprised! While the plot went along at good pace, it wasn't the storyline that kept me glued. It was the wonderful characters! They were written so well, and I was so interested in what would happen to them that kept me up late reading, regretting it the next day when the dark circles appeared under my eyes!
The description of people and places was wonderful and my More...
But I was pleasantly surprised! While the plot went along at good pace, it wasn't the storyline that kept me glued. It was the wonderful characters! They were written so well, and I was so interested in what would happen to them that kept me up late reading, regretting it the next day when the dark circles appeared under my eyes!
The description of people and places was wonderful and my More...
Jan 27, 2012
I loved this book! Mostly I read it with a smile or with a lump in my throat.
Thoughts while reading…
This book has themes of depression and takes a look at how men deal with it. There are many organisations ready to help people with depression get themselves out of that dark downward spiral. Knowing the signs of depression, and encouraging seeking help, could be the best thing you ever offer a friend or loved one.
read more... http://t.co/F2sma97S
Thoughts while reading…
This book has themes of depression and takes a look at how men deal with it. There are many organisations ready to help people with depression get themselves out of that dark downward spiral. Knowing the signs of depression, and encouraging seeking help, could be the best thing you ever offer a friend or loved one.
read more... http://t.co/F2sma97S
Jun 20, 2011
I heard about this book on Bush Telegraph while travelling in the South Australian outback. A romance set in the West Australian shearing sheds, with a parallel storyline of depression particularly in rural situations. Very readable.
Feb 01, 2012
I loved this book!! I am an Aussie girl who grew up on a farm in the wheatbelt, and when I was younger worked as a rousie in a shearing shed, and did sheapwork on the farm. As soon as I started reading this book I was back in the country, I could smell the shearing shed, I could feel the wool in my hands, I could hear all the noises and picture it all vividly like it was yesterday!! Fiona Palmer knows her subject well and just nails all the details!!! I also loved the story, I love a romance a
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Dec 03, 2011
Believable characters, interesting plot (romance and adversity), with a uniquely Australian flavour.
Jul 13, 2011
Randomly chosen from my pile(s) of books and it is book 78 of 2011 - aim 133 books in 2011
Jan 22, 2012
Lovely heartwarming story set amongst the rough and tumble of the shearing sheds.
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