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Born Into This

By Adam Thompson
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Born Into This by Adam Thompson is a striking collection of stories exploring the contemporary experience of Tasmanian Aboriginal people. Through vivid and engaging narratives, Thompson delves into themes of identity, connection, and cultural heritage, providing an insightful look at the intersections of tradition and modernity. This work beautifully captures the complexities and resilience of its characters in confronting social and personal challenges.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring themes of identity, culture, and belonging through gripping narratives. The stories delve into the complexities of modern life, offering profound insights into personal and societal challenges.

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Engaging, thought-provoking stories from a young Tasmanian Aboriginal author who addresses universal themes—identity, racism, heritage destruction—from a wholly original perspective.

The stories in Born Into This throw light on a world of unique cultural practice and perspective, from Indigenous rangers trying to instil some pride in wayward urban teens on the harsh islands off the coast of Tasmania, to those scraping by on the margins of white society railroaded into complex and compromised decisions.

To this mix, Adam Thompson manages to bring humour, pathos, and occasionally a sly twist as his characters confront racism, untimely funerals, classroom politics and, overhanging all like a discomforting, burgeoning awareness for both white and black Australia, the inexorable damage and disappearance of the remnant natural world.

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Born Into This by Adam Thompson has been praised for its compelling storytelling and deep exploration of themes related to identity and place. Readers appreciate Thompson's ability to vividly portray the struggles and resilience of his characters, drawing attention to societal issues with empathy and nuance. The collection of stories is often noted for its engaging prose and insightful perspectives, offering a meaningful glimpse into the complexities of life in contemporary Australia.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702263118

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 February 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 292g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Adam Thompson is an emerging Aboriginal (pakana) writer from Tasmania, who writes contemporary short fiction. In 2016-17, Adam received writing awards through the Tamar Valley Writers Festival and the Tasmanian Writers and Readers Festival. Adam has been awarded a First Nations Fellowship at Varuna - The Writers House, several Arts Tasmania grants, and was one of ten recipients of The Next Chapter initiative through the Wheeler Centre.

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