The Spinifex is green by Earl James AM

The Spinifex is green by Earl James AMThis is the 3rd reprint of this book as the first publication sold out at its launch. The book provides a wonderful insight into the early days of surveying in remote and sometimes dangerous areas. These were the days before air conditioning, car refrigerators and satellite phones. Surveyors would have to camp in the bush for weeks and needed to be very resourceful when faced with mechanical problems, wild animals or accidents. Earl tells it like it

Curiosity loves listening to all of Anxiety's fascinating worries while Patience enjoys calmly making jam for all her friends

but no longer - this book is awash with insight

Daughter of the Territory is a testament to a life well lived

Gerry is in fear of his tyrannical father

and the writer who sees something special in Yeongju - they all have disappointments in their past

along with logistics and personnel

Everyone supported each other and lifelong mateships were formed

Hedley Thomas

self-discovery

She's introverted

with so much knowledge about the horrendous conditions Aboriginal people labored and lived in

McBride is also a distinguished writer in residence at New York University