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Talinga was Margaret Sinclair's home away from home for nearly five decades - a place of solace, connection and inspiration. Built by her parents, Beryl and Charlie Sinclair, on the pristine shores of K'gari (Fraser Island), Talinga became more than a family retreat; it became the heart of a movement to preserve one of Australia's most treasured landscapes. In this deeply personal memoir, Margaret reflects on a life of adventure, resilience and groundbreaking achievements. From her pioneering inventions and entrepreneurship to her years abroad in the United States, United Kingdom and Greece, she shares the triumphs and challenges that shaped her remarkable journey. At the core of Talinga is a story of unwavering determination - whether in battling systemic obstacles, rebuilding after devastating loss, or standing beside her brother, conservationist John Sinclair, in his fight to protect K'gari. With a foreword by Dr. Peter A. Alivizatos, her former spouse and a pioneer in cardiothoracic transplantation, this memoir is a testament to love, legacy and the unbreakable bond between people and place. Talinga is a must-read for those who cherish history, nature and the stories that connect us all.

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Margaret Sinclair is an award-winning entrepreneur, inventor, and businesswoman whose career spans nursing, medical innovation, fashion, and retail. After working as a nurse and midwife across Australia, the USA, and the UK, she pioneered patient positioning products, earning multiple patents. She later expanded into fashion design, founding Masinali Originals and My Maggies, LLC, where she patented and launchedher innovative magnetic clothing fasteners. With products sold worldwide and featured on the Home Shopping Network, Margaret's entrepreneurial journey is a testament to creativity and resilience.

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