Autorka v detstve pomáhala svojej matke ako cateringová asistentka, čo jej umožnilo pozorovať a komunikovať s ľuďmi z rôznych sociálnych vrstiev. Tieto rané skúsenosti ju naučili empatii a schopnosti nadväzovať kontakty v neznámom prostredí. Tieto zručnosti sa stali základom jej súčasného povolania, kedy prostredníctvom rozhovorov s neznámymi ľuďmi objavuje ich životné príbehy a pohľady na svet. Svoje poznatky následne pretvára do písaného slova, čo považuje za svoju najlepšiu prácu.
The first exploration of modern Australian social anthropology, this study examines the forces that helped shaped its formation and reveals the struggles to establish and consolidate anthropology in Australia as an academic discipline. Once demonstrating that their discipline was the predominant interpreter of Indigenous life, anthropologists have assisted government in the control, development, and advancement of Indigenous peoples.
Exploring the infamous 1971 Northwest Orient airplane hijacking, this true crime narrative delves into the mystery surrounding one of the most significant unsolved cases of the 20th century. It examines the events of the hijacking, the investigation that followed, and the lingering questions that continue to captivate true crime enthusiasts and historians alike. The book offers insights into the hijacker's motives and the impact of the crime on aviation security and culture.