Currowan

Discover 'Currowan,' a gripping trade paperback that dives deep into one of Australia's most ferocious bushfires during the Black Summer of 2019-2020. This poignant narrative recounts Bronwyn Adcock's harrowing experience as she escaped the devastating Currowan fire, ignited by a lightning strike in a remote forest. With 288 pages of powerful storytelling, this book captures the intensity of the flames that consumed nearly 5000 square kilometers and destroyed over 500 homes on the New South Wales South Coast. Adcock not only shares her terrifying journey, marked by the fear of losing her husband who was on the front lines, but also the communal struggle faced by countless families as they grappled with survival and loss. 'Currowan' raises critical questions about disaster preparedness and resource management amid such unprecedented crises. As Australia confronts intensifying climate challenges, this account serves as both a warning and a testament to resilience. With FREE SHIPPING available, add this insightful and moving book to your collection today, and join the conversation about survival and community in the face of tragedy.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760642747
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 288


Description:
The gripping, deeply moving account of a terrifying fire - among the most ferocious Australia has ever seen

The Currowan fire - ignited by a lightning strike in a remote forest and growing to engulf the New South Wales South Coast - was one of the most terrifying episodes of Australia's Black Summer. It burnt for seventy-four days, consuming nearly 5000 square kilometres of land, destroying well over 500 homes and leaving many people shattered.

Bronwyn Adcock fled the inferno with her children. Her husband, fighting at the front, rang with a plea for help before his phone went dead, leaving her to fear- will he make it out alive?
In Currowan, Bronwyn tells her story and those of many others - what they saw, thought and felt as they battled a blaze of never-before-seen intensity. In the aftermath, there were questions- why were resources so few that many faced the flames alone? Why was there back-burning on a day of extreme fire danger? Why weren't we better prepared?

Currowan is a portrait of tragedy, survival and the power of community. Set against the backdrop of a nation in the grip of an intensifying crisis, this immersive account of a region facing disaster is a powerful glimpse into a new, more dangerous world - and how we build resilience.


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