{"product_id":"the-poinciana-tree-antony-jeffrey-9781922449962","title":"The Poinciana Tree: The story of an Australian woman's life and struggle in the times before, during and after World War II","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Poinciana Tree\u003c\/em\u003e is a novel about a woman and her family whose lives spread across the vast continent of Australia. On one hand it is a story of hardship, emotional deprivation and coping with the desperation of the Depression and war, but on another level it is a classic example of bravery, resilience, the joys and sorrows of family and the unswerving commitment of love and support to others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story is based on the real experiences of the author's own family. His mother Aim馥 Francis was born in 1908 in the remote goldfields of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia, but after her own mother's early death she moved to Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and ultimately to Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur history is full of the bravery and resourcefulness of people like Aim馥 and those she loved, but rarely are they noticed. This book is a tribute to her and the thousands like her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the Readers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAntony Jeffrey's book The Poinciana Tree recreates his mother's life and that of her family. We see through Aim馥 that there is no ordinary life as each person's life is precious and unique. We learn how Aim馥 lived, loved and coped with major challenges while leading her boys through to adulthood. A noble story well worth a read\u003c\/em\u003e. -- Carol L. Barbeito, Ph.D., Author, Consultant \u0026amp; Educator (Denver USA)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt was fascinating to read Antony Jeffrey's book The Poinciana Tree, and to understand his strong appreciation of his mother, so beautifully named Aimee.\u003c\/em\u003e -- Joan Carden, A.O., O.B.E., a.k.a. The People's Diva\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Antony Jeffrey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1922449962\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781922449962\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Connor Court Publishing Pty Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/31\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 290\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.86lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.61d","brand":"Antony Jeffrey","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44052769571071,"sku":"9781922449962","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e6745cf0-c787-4fed-b767-d23b033f8434.jpg?v=1685020651","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-poinciana-tree-antony-jeffrey-9781922449962","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}