Open Turns by Hendrika de Vries
A touching prologue and the 35 chapters of this book narrate an eventful journey of a Dutch family to Australia, and their successful foray with the new surroundings, fresh opportunities, and the challenges, they had to face. The narrative begins with a vivid description of her life in Holland, and follows it up with many an adventure while they all acquire their status as New Australians. Rendezvous with kangaroos, struggles with English lessons, and the assorted issues of becoming an Australian are all there, garnished by their infrequent bouts of desire to visit Holland. ‘Henny’ charts a successful path, becoming a swimmer of repute and an asset to her society.
This is a real page-turner. Each chapter of this book narrates an event to relish and is more engaging than every other chapter. Support from loving parents, a strong will, and powerful resilience reverberate through these pages that brings out the best of experiences.
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