Rough Diamonds & Real Gems

Extraordinary Stories of Ordinary Australians

Biography & Memoir
Cover of the book Rough Diamonds & Real Gems by R.M. Winn, Penguin Random House Australia
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Author: R.M. Winn ISBN: 9781742280288
Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia Publication: June 30, 2008
Imprint: Penguin eBooks Language: English
Author: R.M. Winn
ISBN: 9781742280288
Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia
Publication: June 30, 2008
Imprint: Penguin eBooks
Language: English

This inspiring collection features nine captivating stories about ordinary bush men and women who lead extraordinary lives.
There's the island cattleman who swims his herd past toothy sharks and beady-eyed crocs; the pineapple grower who builds a stone church for his community; the timber worker who becomes a champion woodchopper; and a dairywoman who, at eighty-eight, is still rescuing birthing cows from the brink of death.
Rhylle's effortless, larrikin style will have you laughing out loud one minute, and on the edge of your seat the next. Its impossible not to be moved by the stories of these real-life heroes.

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This inspiring collection features nine captivating stories about ordinary bush men and women who lead extraordinary lives.
There's the island cattleman who swims his herd past toothy sharks and beady-eyed crocs; the pineapple grower who builds a stone church for his community; the timber worker who becomes a champion woodchopper; and a dairywoman who, at eighty-eight, is still rescuing birthing cows from the brink of death.
Rhylle's effortless, larrikin style will have you laughing out loud one minute, and on the edge of your seat the next. Its impossible not to be moved by the stories of these real-life heroes.

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