Australian Books Autobiographies and Art
Here we take you with us on our Outback adventures in Australia’s last frontier. Mary shares her life’s journey, while introducing the Territory and its people, its expansive, breathtaking beauty, its dangers and its many adventures. Above all, she shares the spirituality that can be realised by enjoying such a close connection to mother nature.
New Release
Sequel to 2011 best-selling autobiography of AN OUTBACK LIFE
Price: $32.00 + Postage
BEYOND the DREAMING
In this memoir, Mary puts her life lessons to good use on her turbulent but metamorphic journey from the city to the bush and back again. From a spiritually curious and socially insecure livestock operator in the Outback to settling into the ‘big smoke’, Mary, eventually becomes an alternative therapist, living and working among high society on Queensland’s Gold Coast. She relates many humorous and sometimes hair-raising experiences, both spiritual and otherwise, as she travels the world, developing her stress retreat, and her very successful and fascinating stress release process.
After a lifetime of pursuing her fascination and passion to find the meaning of life, Mary eventually receives her answer in her mother’s dying words and those of a five-year-old child.
Apart from its adventurous and historical aspects, this story offers spiritual food for thought. It should appeal to anyone, particularly young people, who doubt their capabilities or who need encouragement concerning the ability to think outside the square.
Similar books in this genre are:
Eben Alexander, Proof of Heaven Susan Duncan, Salvation Creek
Sarah Henderson, From Strength to Strength Shirley MacLaine, The Camino
Best Selling Autobiography
New revised edition of Mary’s 2011 best-selling autobiography,
AN OUTBACK LIFE
Price: $32.00 + Postage
AN OUTBACK LIFE
From the city to the bush and back again.
Introducing Mary’s revised edition of the original, easy-to-read autobiography. It covers a period of historical changes, after having left Melbourne as a naive 14 yr old school girl, to surviving 40 years in the wilds of the Outback. It takes us through both her coming of age and that of the Northern Territory, Australia’s last frontier.
‘As the flames gradually died down, the silence became deafening, I still had no idea who was trapped in this fireball, or how many, or if my husband was on board.
After what seemed and eternity, I turned my back on the smouldering wreckage and walked slowly back to the homestead with only the sloshing of her wet, muddy jeans and the thud of the homestead’s diesel generator breaking the quiet of the bush.’
‘One of the greatest adventure books I have ever read. A great story of outback adventure, flying and of how to make a go of it against tremendous odds. I salute Mary Groves as a great Australian.’… Dick Smith, AO.
Introducing
Our exciting new book for children 9-12 years old.
Price: $15.00 + Postage
ADVENTURES OF THE CURIOUS ATOM
In this exciting little story, the Curious Atom takes the reader on its exciting adventures as it traverses the mysteries of the universe and life itself. It is not only exciting but will also give children an in-depth understanding of the science of life, love, and conception as they age.
Following is a review by a renowned physicist as confirmation of the story’s validity and appeal.
‘Since the beginning of time, humans, like all other species, have evolved on a path dictated by evolutionary imperatives in which chemical forces have shaped our destinies. Modern science has identified a mechanism by which heredity is imposed upon us and forms an implacable constraint on our lives. The biochemical, DNA may be identified as the “recipe for life”, in so far as all life is organised according to this evolutionary mandate. The allegory of the littlest atom reinforces this image in a delightfully light-hearted manner while nevertheless adhering to the prevailing concepts of modern physics. Mary has established a satisfying balance between these two, often competing imperatives. This delightful story may resonate with people of all ages.’ - Dr Terence Elkins, PhD
Also on offer in the coming year :-
Mary will also be offering for sale some of her Outback art along with some great and affordable art by various other local artists.
Short story Competition:-
Mary has plans to offer a competition to encourage your writing skills to come to the fore, with an incitement or opportunity for winners to be published in a book of short stories. This will naturally depend on the interest shown or sponsors available.