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A woman is filled with bitterness at the loss of her youth, particularly her work-worn hands. When her husband is injured in an accident, she realises he sees things quite differently.
George relates the life of Winifred Kurambux, who was born in country Australia and married a Muslim. She embraced Islam and made a pilgrimage to Mecca. She was also involved in obtaining appropriate religious education for Muslim children in Australia, in particular the children of Afghan camel drivers.