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In her compelling memoir, The Girl with the
Cardboard Port, Judith McNeil shared the incredible
story of her life in the turbulent world of Singapore and Malaya
during the 1960s. Now, in No One's Child,
Judith takes you on a journey back to her childhood – as a "railway
brat", growing up in small towns along the tracks while her father
worked on the lines.
Judith's life was one of hardship and poverty. The eldest of six
children, she soon took on the role of provider and carer, while
desperately craving affection from a mother too tired to give it
and a father who resented her because she wasn't a son. Yet there
was still joy to be found: in the vibrant Gypsy camp, full of
laughter and love; in the eyes of Tom, the engine driver who
believed in her and fed her thirst for knowledge; and in the
friendship of Billy, the boy who could see into her soul.
No One's Child is an unforgettable
portrait of Australian life in the 1950s. With a vivid cast of
characters and set against the backdrop of the ever-changing
outback landscape, it will leave you marvelling at the indomitable
spirit of one little girl who was determined to forge her own
destiny.
Author Information
Judith L McNeil lives in Queensland. She is now retired, after
decades spent working as an aged carer, but volunteering in the
community is still very much a part of her life. Her interests
other than writing are breeding shitzus, landscape painting and
reading.
PUBLICATION DATE: Oct 2008
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