Articles liés à Kick the Dust

9780994535665: Kick the Dust

Synopsis

‘If I close my eyes, it’s easier to hold onto a memory. When I open them, I think it might really be there in front of me.’

After three tours of duty in Afghanistan, Liam Andrews is home safe in Queensland. His weekly life drawing class, full of colourful local artists, helps him manage his post-traumatic stress disorder. But he’s struggling to open up about a past that still haunts him. Belourine ‘Billy’ is an Afghan refugee who lost everything before arriving in Australia as a child. She finds joy in her daily swims in the lake. After years of upheaval, she’s still searching for a place to call home. But her past makes it hard to trust people. When Liam and Billy meet, they form an instant connection. But will they ever overcome the past? And will it be together?

‘Rhonda is one talented Aussie author….’ Chapter Ichi
‘When I read Rhonda’s work, I think "authentic". There is no pretence. No fakeness. Just raw, honest and beautifully crafted characters and dialogue.” The MadHatter Book Reviewer

Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

À propos de l'auteur

Rhonda Forrest is an Australian History/English teacher who writes captivating contemporary and historical fiction about relationships, family life and social issues, set amidst beautiful and uniquely Australian landscapes. Her latest trilogy, 'We'll Meet Again' has been on the best-seller lists and includes the books: Elizabeth's Star (2021), Until We Meet (2021) and We'll Meet Again (2022).Other recent novels include: Silkworm Secrets - Dark Secrets from a Distant Past (2nd Edition) 2021 - Time Will Tell (2021) Love by the Jewel Sea (Novella 2021) The Shack by the Bay (Edition 2 - 2021 Kick the Dust (2019) and Two Heartbeats (2018). After bringing up three daughters and traversing several careers, Rhonda went on to teach creative writing, English and History to high-school students. Her passion for literacy, history and travelling around Australia fuels her novels. Along with her husband, she divides her time between Tamborine Mountain and a century-old cottage with a rambling garden overlooking the waters of the Whitsundays. Rhonda continues to write and document stories that bring to life the remarkable characters and settings that make up our unique Australian heritage.

Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.