Heroes Under The Southern Cross: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Tales
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Courage does not always wear a uniform — sometimes it belongs to the neighbour next door, the schoolteacher down the road, or the fisherman braving a storm-lashed coast. Heroes Under the Southern Cross: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Tales is a compelling anthology that chronicles the remarkable acts of bravery, compassion, and resilience performed by everyday Australians across the nation. Volume 1 of this celebrated Reader's Digest collection presents a rich tapestry of true stories, drawing from bush and coastline, suburb and outback, to uncover the quiet heroism woven into the fabric of Australian life. Each account is rendered with warmth and authenticity, reflecting Reader's Digest's signature tradition of accessible, human-centred storytelling that has captivated readers for generations. The collection argues, through its very breadth and variety, that heroism is not the province of the extraordinary few but is latent in every community across the Southern Hemisphere. Whether driven by instinct, duty, or sheer force of will, the men and women immortalised in these pages will leave the reader wondering — what would I have done?
Author: Various
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Courage does not always wear a uniform — sometimes it belongs to the neighbour next door, the schoolteacher down the road, or the fisherman braving a storm-lashed coast. Heroes Under the Southern Cross: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Tales is a compelling anthology that chronicles the remarkable acts of bravery, compassion, and resilience performed by everyday Australians across the nation. Volume 1 of this celebrated Reader's Digest collection presents a rich tapestry of true stories, drawing from bush and coastline, suburb and outback, to uncover the quiet heroism woven into the fabric of Australian life. Each account is rendered with warmth and authenticity, reflecting Reader's Digest's signature tradition of accessible, human-centred storytelling that has captivated readers for generations. The collection argues, through its very breadth and variety, that heroism is not the province of the extraordinary few but is latent in every community across the Southern Hemisphere. Whether driven by instinct, duty, or sheer force of will, the men and women immortalised in these pages will leave the reader wondering — what would I have done?