Down Under All Over
by Barbara Brewster (9780962860805)

Self confessed Australiaphile and American immigrant to Australia, Barbara Brewster, takes readers along on an intimate quest where the doors just keep opening upon ever more wondrous adventures.
Beyond a guidebook and more than a travelogue, this personal journey enthusiastically explores the people, the issues and the heartbeat of this magnificent continent.
From Monkey Mia to Coober Pedy to the Bungle Bungles, readers will delight in the richness of the culture and warmth of the people. From sheep farms to opal mines, from parading penguins to meditating monks, a magical Australia unfolds with an enthusiasm that is contagious.
Forty-three black and white photographs highlight the text of each fast-paced chapter in this 240 page book. A convenient glossary of Australian terms defines the unique, colourful vocabulary and phrases.
IT IS SUCH A JOY to find someone who has written about my home with such love, affection and understanding of its true values. In Down Under All Over, I feel, almost, as if Barbara Brewster is putting down my own innermost thoughts and feelings about the country I love. Obviously, she loves Australia too. The love comes through to such an extent that I found myself with eyes filled with tears that someone from another country had so clearly got the essential "gist" of what Australia is about, that she has managed to grab the fundamental spirit of the place, to write about it with such ease, and ... anyway ... what can I say? I love it! Barbara Brewster should be declared an honorary Australian! Great stuff!!" From the foreword by "Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport" Rolf Harris
DOWN UNDER ALL OVER shows a remarkable sense of love and perception for things Australian ... My greatest dream is that through the love of the nature of Australia, people from all backgrounds, races and cultures will come together. Belief simply in the "SPIRIT OF THE LAND" is slowly but surely bringing the ancient aboriginal culture and the "NEW WORLD" together ... Australia has the chance to shake off the shackles of antiquated outlooks and to emerge as the great land in the south, glowing with love and respect for all living things ... Barbara Brewster is part of this process; passing the message on to the world. John Williamson, Australian singer and song writer
BARBARA BREWSTER WRITES ABOUT Australia with a lover's indulgence and passion, tempered by a keen eye for the idiosyncratic nature of both the country and its inhabitants. If the stories that this American-born self-confesed Australiaphile relates convice some doubting Aussies that this land is indeed one of the best spots on earth to live, then she'll be proved to be a fair dinkim beaut shiela, no worries. Eric Bogle, Australian singer and songwriter
COLORING THIS ACCOUNT ARE references to the author's struggle with multiple sclerosis - hers is a courageous voice that illuminates the physical achievements of the journey with a deeply felt gratitude for each day's wonders. American Library Association Booklist
READING THIS CHARMING BOOK is as enjoyable as a trip to Australia. The descriptions are so vividly painted that I felt as if I were right there seeing the land, hearing its sounds and smelling the air. May Waldrup: Owner, Thunderbird Bookstore, Carmel, California

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