Escape to Australia

About the Book

In 1968, the peaceful country of Czechoslovakia became occupied by the Russian army. They crossed the borders with their heavy cannons and machine guns, causing riots and chaos and instilling fear in the country’s citizens, making life unbearable. Escape to Australia is a powerful and emotional journey that follows the incredible Mayer family and their decision to leave their country, facing challenges along the way in order to establish a better life.

About the Author

Elizabeth Mayer spent the first chapter of her life growing up in Europe, where as a young girl she experienced the devastating and traumatising effects of WWII. For the last 7 years Elizabeth has worked hard recounting her whole life story to pursue her dream of becoming a published author. At the age of 83, she achieved her goal with her first book The Four Orphans, An emotionally charged history of her family's life during the early 1900's.