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From Strength to Strength: An Autobiography

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Thankfully we get to find out what happens after Strength to Strength in Sara's next two books in this series about her life in the outback, The Strength in Us All, and most recently, The Strength of our Dreams. I love her stories peppered with humor as she moves through life with such an indomitable spirit. I wish these books were easier to find in the U.S.

Sara Henderson's autobiography is totally enthralling. She tells of her early marriage to a gung-ho American entrepreneur in the 1950's, his infidelities in Hong Kong in the 1960's, and finally, upon her husband's early death, discovering he has left her virtually bankrupt on a million acre property in the Australian outback with 3 young daughters to raise alone. The book delves into her struggles to prevent the bank foreclosing, but much more than that, it tells the story of one woman's courage, determination and sheer persistence, told with heartbreak, honesty and humour. Sara Henderson was named the 1991 Qantas Businesswoman of the Year and has written a sequel and other books. Recommended reading.

This is one of the best books that i have ever read and i would like to read more of her books

I have read all of Sara Hendersons books about her life. I was so impressed by her first book - From strength to strength - that I could not put it down. So was my husband. I find it very interesting to read about women who have done things out of the ordinary - strong women in a sence. Sara is definetly one of them!

This was an enjoyable autobiography of a strong woman living a hard life in the outback of Australia. Even though I didn't know much about her going in, I came out with respect and a desire to know more about her. An interesting woman who can tell a good story.

Read this years ago in Australia - really wanted to read it again and also wanted to share - thrilled to find it used, in great condition, and at a good price - many thanks. Great book aboout a successful woman.

Whether you are an Australian City Slicker or from another part of our planet this book will delight. Henderson provides a great intimate look into her life - one not so dissimilar to others in the outback of Australia. You will learn how life really is in a remote and desolate world of outback Australia. You are sure to sympathise with Henderson and the lot of others in a similar situation.

Australia is my hobby, and I lived in a half dozen towns between Adelaide and Mackay covering two years. If you like reading Australian authors and stories, this is the book for you. If this is your first Australian book, you'll probably give it about a B-, because although Sara Henderson's life was exciting to her, she left out most of the juicy details which would have made it a compelling read. For example, many times she described her day by naming the cities she visited without giving us the nitty gritty. I've read four of her books. Unless I missed something, Sara Henderson never had a date in the 20 years following her husband's death. I admire her accomplishments in life, but they didn't make her an author. About the Strength series, read one and you've read them all.

Sara Henderson demonstrates an inter strength that only people dream about. She is a survivor from the start and must save her ranch from foreclosure and deal with the daily harshness of the out back environment. With an undying love for her girls, her ranch, and the people whom she works with side by side she must pull herself up by the "boot straps" and move forward. Having the strength to go on in spite of the hard ships she faces in her life and in a land that is unforgiving. Her story is moving, funny, and full of inspiration. I just hope her other books come back into print someday soon.