{"title":"Thea Hayes","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the engaging world of Thea Hayes, an author renowned for her heartfelt and vivid recounting of life in the Australian outback. Her writings, primarily found in the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir genre, capture the essence of her extraordinary experiences as a nurse in the vast and rugged landscapes of Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThea Hayes offers readers an authentic glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of working as a healthcare professional in remote areas. Her books, such as \u003cem\u003eA Country Nurse\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAn Outback Nurse\u003c\/em\u003e, are more than just memoirs; they are captivating tales of resilience, dedication, and the indomitable spirit required to thrive in the outback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThea's storytelling not only highlights her professional journey but also brings to life the unique and often harsh beauty of outback Australia. Her ability to weave personal anecdotes with detailed observations delivers an enriching reading experience that resonates with audiences across the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a fan of inspiring life stories or intrigued by the complexities of rural nursing, Thea Hayes's books promise to offer both enlightenment and entertainment. Dive into her collection and embark on a journey through the remote corners of Australia, guided by the compassionate and insightful narration of a true outback nurse.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-country-nurse-by-thea-hayes-9781760877156","title":"A Country Nurse","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThea Hayes spent twenty years living and working on Wave Hill Station in the Northern Territory. She arrived as a twenty-two-year-old nurse from Sydney, but when she left in 1979 she was married with four children and eager for her next adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd what twists and turns her new life in rural Queensland had in store. From a stint running a corner shop in the small town of Toogoolawah to dairy and cattle farming and working as a nurse in hospitals and nursing homes, Thea's life was eternally colourful. At the age of sixty-five, after losing her husband Ralph, Thea moved to London to work as a nurse and travel around Europe. Back home in Australia, she found a second chance at love with a country boy from WA, and her new life with Bob began with a caravan, a dangerous farming floodplain and a swag full of laughs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Country Nurse\u003c\/i\u003e charts Thea's rich and inspiring life, from Wave Hill to North Stradbroke Island, London to the Riverina in NSW, and just about everywhere in between. This is the story of an ordinary girl from Wollongong who has lived her extraordinary life to the fullest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46797513752812,"sku":"9781760877156","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26158503482814.jpg?v=1757152506"},{"product_id":"an-outback-nurse-by-thea-hayes-9781760291396","title":"An Outback Nurse","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThea Hayes trained as a Nurse in Sydney in 1959. A year later she was catapulted out of the safety of her city life into the unknown world of the Outback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThea knew nothing of the place she was soon to call home, Wave Hill Station in the Northern Territory, the second-largest property in the world under one management. It covered four million acres!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith nervous excitement, Thea accepted the job and flew to the Northern Territory where her life was about to change dramatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn Outback Nurse\u003c\/i\u003e is a story of growing up, falling in love and finding your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46798427422956,"sku":"9781760291396","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20300903482814.jpg?v=1757195457"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/thea-hayes.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}