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A Diamond in the Dust

By: Frauke Bolten-Boshammer, Sue Smethurst
Narrated by: Cathi Ogden
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 Within minutes of landing in Kununurra, Frauke Bolten had made up her mind to get on a plane back home to Germany. It was 1981 and the dusty frontier town was no place for a woman. However, Frauke stayed, determined to help her husband carve out a new life farming. Tragedy struck just three years later when Friedrich took his own life and she was left to raise their family alone. Twenty-six years after she sold her first necklace off the back porch, Kimberley Fine Diamonds in Kununurra is now home to one of the world’s largest collections of Argyle pink diamonds, with a client list that includes Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman. Frauke is credited for not only pioneering an industry, but for putting the tiny outback town and its precious diamonds on the map. A Diamond in the Dust is a tale of love and loss, hardship and heartache, but ultimately the inspiring story of how a naïve young girl from Germany overcame tragedy to pioneer a diamond empire in one of the most unforgiving terrains on earth.©2018 Sue Smethurst and Frauke Bolten-Boshammer (P)2018 Bolinda Publishing Heartfelt Inspiring Marriage
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The book, recommended to me by a resident of Kununurra, was not a book I would have chosen from the bookstore But heartfelt and grateful thanks go to June who knows me better than I know myself when it comes to books.
I have enjoyed every word I wept with saddens and with happiness as Frauke interwove the threads of her life.
It is a story that evokes great emotion, to the point of feeling the heat, being able to see the red dust and to feel the fear of the wildlife; (that brown snake coiled around the cars bowl-ugh!- ).
A truly amazing woman, who has a way with words which makes this book a MUST read.
Thank you for sharing Frauke, and thank you for not giving up on WA
May God continue to bless you and your family.

Admiration for an Amazing Author

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Thank you Frauke for sharing your incredibly Inspiring story with us.
It’s honestly one of my very favourite books.
I laughed and cried like I rarely do with books.
It’s left me with a ‘can do’ attitude, that nothing is too big to overcome with God.

Thank you Frauke

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Really honest, charming and interesting story. The strength and resilience of the aughor really shines. Excellent and believable narrator.

Honest, beautiful and real

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I like the information in this book - the stories of the geologist who found the diamonds, the stories of the Berlin wall, agriculture on the Ord River and of creating new businesses. It is a fitting tribute to the people who developed the Ord Valley and supply produce from it, to the people who share Kununurra with the influx of tourists each year and then maintain their lives through the wet season without them. It is a well told story and a pleasure to listen to via audiobook. Thank You for sharing the story and allowing us to be touched and inspired by a remarkably interesting life.

Interesting and heartwarming story

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This story will remind you of times spent in the magical Kimberley or make you need to book a ticket. It’s a story of courage and dignity. Absolutely inspiring

Truly inspiring and brings the Kimberley to life

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I couldn't stop listening to this book. What a strong woman.
I loved it hearing about the Australian out back and the grit it took to survive

What an inspirational read.

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A great story of family, loss, resilience & tenacity. What an amazing lady who saw an opportunity and made it happen turning herself from housewife to successful business woman who gave back to her community while keeping her family as her main priority.

Excellent

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I had trouble taking time away from your story, I found your life story so interesting, happy and sad

Fantastic life story

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This book was one of the most touching stories I have read in many years.
The strength, heart ache, love, and support was amazing.
I loved every moment of it and felt every emotion so deeply.
would highly recommend it.

A touching Story

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Such a beautiful story. I'm fortunate enough to have called Kununurra home for the last 18 months, I am leaving at the end of the year but this book made me miss it already. Everyone needs to put this place on their bucket list. Thank you Frauke for sharing your story!

A story of resilience and triumph

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