Bill Bryson chose the best way to take an "in-depth tour" of Australia: a 72-hour train ride across the continent. Why are Australians so optimistic? The answer lies in their local history, culture, and customs, which are laid out comprehensively in this book, “In A Sunburned Country”. But one of the author’s Australian friends told him that in such situation, the only thing you should do is to keep calm, probably wave your arm a bit and wait for the lifeguards to spot you and get rescued. How do you react? Most people will panic and scream for help, perhaps while flapping in the water desperately to attract the lifeguards. Picture this: You are swimming in the ocean when an underwater current suddenly pulls you and carries you out to sea. But what exactly is Australia like and what’s unique about its people? Before exploring the answers through this bookey, let’s get one thing straight: Australians are an optimistic bunch of people! The author shared the following anecdote to illustrate this point. When we talk about Australia, probably the first two things, if not the only things, that come to your mind are kangaroos and koalas. Today we will unlock the book "In A Sunburned Country".
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