Growing Pineapples in the Outback by Tony KellyRebecca Lister
Brand: University of Queensland Press
Product Description
When a professional urban couple relocate to regional Australia to care for an ageing parent they find it more confronting yetalso rewarding than they could have imagined. When Rebecca Lister and Tony Kelly move from Melbourne to Mount Isa to care for Rebeccas elderly mother Diana they have no idea what theyve signed up for. The isolation sweltering heat and limited employment opportunities make settling into the mining town a challenge. While Rebecca deals with her mothers declining health and delves into her own past Tony takes on a new role in native title law. However caring for Diana a witty crosswordloving 92yearold proves to be a more enriching experience than either Tony or Rebecca thought possible. As they make deeper connections to the land and community they find themselves flourishing in a most unexpected place. Growing Pineapples in the Outback explores the highs and lows of caring for an ageing parent while also celebrating the rewards of a simpler life. show more
Condition : New
Author : Tony KellyRebecca Lister
Weight : 474
Publisher : University Of Queensland Press
Language : English
EAN : 9780702254123
ISBN10 : 0702254126
Format : Paperback Softback
Date of Publication : 20160201
Place of Publication : Australia
Pagination : 272 Pages
Dimensions : 225 X 153 X 18