What happened when an Australian teacher took a giant leap into the unknown?One day in 2002, Julie left town life behind to take up a teaching position in the Australian outback, the start of an extraordinary adventure that would take her to remote Aboriginal and Native American communities. What she experienced in these places made a profound impact on her. As one opportunity led to another, she began to question our society's dominant values and gain a different kind of knowledge and understanding. She realised the importance of not just accepting difference, but also seeking out alternative perspectives on life and education. Funny and exciting, thoughtful and moving, Julie's story is a must-read.