Rosalie Crestani wasn't just a Deputy Mayor - she was a fierce force for change in one of Australia's fastest growing and most diverse regions. As a Councillor in the City of Casey, home to over 300,000, people from 150 different cultural backgrounds, Rosalie stood out for her bold, conservative values, igniting controversy and heated debates at every turn.

In this compelling memoir, follow Rosalie through the high-stakes battles of local government, where she faced both victories and crushing defeats. A story full of courage and endurance. From her family's harrowing survival in war-torn Berlin, to the red dust of the Australian outback, to the harsh winters of upstate New York, Rosalie's life is a tale of grit, perseverance, and the unyielding pursuit of her vision for a better community.

Strap in for the Rosalie rollercoaster - one woman's courageous fight for her beliefs, a fight that echoes across all of Australia.