Thistles in the Wind

About the Book

With a vivid description of early childhood in Sri Lanka, the Lotus Island, and then migrating to Australia in 1972, Nalini's journey is a captivating story of fortitude in the pursuit of her dreams. Her indomitable spirit, faith, and resilience in the face of adversity and loss is truly inspiring, as the rich tapestry of her life is interwoven with optimism and determination to succeed in a new country.

About the Author

Nalini de Sielvie was born in Sri Lanka and emigrated to Australia in 1972. Not only an artist, she has diplomas in Journalism, Commercial Art, Script-writing, and Pianoforte. She is a member of the Society of Women Writers Victoria, Victorian Writers Centre, Arts Society, and past president of Authors Australia Inc. Nalini is included in “Who’s Who of Australian Writers. By the same author: Dark Shores-Return to Serendib Serendib Wild Poppies An Eternal Summer Is this your Caruso? Biography of Tenor Luigi Campeotto Catsville Edge of nowhere Return to enchantment