Exisle's Hourglass series feature the true stories of ordinary women who have lived extraordinary lives. They are as varied as the women who love reading them, from the passionate and heart-wrenching to the humorous and uplifting, and range widely across continents and lifestyles. But they have one thing in common: they are all superb stories offering great reading.
In her compelling memoir, The Girl with the Cardboard Port, Judith McNeil shared the incredible story of her life in the turbulent world of Singapore and Malaya during the 1960s. Now, in No One’s Child, Judith takes you on a journey back to her childhood — as a ‘railway brat’, growing up in small towns along the tracks while her father worked on the lines.
A Mother’s Story of Hope and Determination
At the age of twelve, Cheryl Koenig’s son Jonathon was involved in a horrific car accident. He was given very little chance of survival, and when he did miraculously pull through, doctors predicted that due to his extremely severe traumatic brain injury, he would most likely never walk, talk or even eat again.
The truly remarkable story of a unique woman living on a remote mountain wildlife refuge — nearing sixty, solitary, solar-powered and almost self-sufficient — and the ups and downs of life that led her there. Full of energy, humour, and love for her own and the wider environment, this candid book inspires, entertains and informs.
A story of love … and longing for a child
Essential reading for any woman who’s ever longed to be a mother. Judith Uyterlinde thought she had it all: intelligent, attractive, healthy, in a happy long-term relationship with a wonderful man, and with her career on the rise. All that was missing was a child, and how hard could that be?
