{"title":"Alf Taylor","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the captivating works of Alf Taylor, a celebrated author whose writing takes readers on a profound journey into the heart of Indigenous Australian culture and personal reflection. Known for his distinctive voice and invaluable contributions to Arts \u0026amp; Culture, as well as Biography \u0026amp; Memoir, Taylor's storytelling is both enlightening and heartfelt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlf Taylor's collection offers an intriguing glimpse into his world, where the narrative threads of his life experiences are woven into compelling stories. His book \u003cem\u003eCartwarra or what?\u003c\/em\u003e captivates readers with its rich tapestry of cultural insight and personal journeying, providing a unique perspective on the nuances of life and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eGod, the Devil and Me\u003c\/em\u003e, Taylor delves into introspection and spiritual exploration, inviting readers to ponder life's larger questions through the lens of his Indigenous heritage and vivid storytelling. This work stands as a testament to Taylor's ability to resonate deeply with his audience, offering not just stories, but an invitation to understand and engage with diverse cultural narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the works of Alf Taylor, and immerse yourself in the thoughtful exploration of life's complexities, painted with both grace and poignancy. Perfect for readers interested in cultural narratives and personal memoirs, Taylor's books promise a reading experience that is both educational and deeply moving.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"god-the-devil-and-me-by-alf-taylor-9781925936391","title":"God, the Devil and Me","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShortlisted for the NSW Premier's Literary Awards 2022: Indigenous Writers' Prize, presented biennially\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this unique and highly entertaining autobiography, Alf Taylor chronicles his life growing up in the infamous New Norcia Mission, north of Perth in the fifties and sixties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt once darkly humorous and achingly tragic, \u003ci\u003eGod, the Devil and Me\u003c\/i\u003e tells of the life and desperation of the young children forced into the care of the Spanish Nuns and Brothers who ran the Mission. Their lives were made up of varying degrees of cruelty and punishments, these children were the 'little black devils' that God and religion forgot. Written with an acerbic and brutal wit, Alf intersperses dark childhood memories with a Monty Pythonesque retelling of the Bible, in which Peter is an alcoholic and Judas is a good guy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a child, underfed, poorly clothed and missing his family, Alf sought refuge in the library in the company of Shakespeare and Michelangelo. He writes with joy about the camaraderie of the boys, their love of sport and their own company, but also notes that many descended into despair upon leaving. Most died early. Alf Taylor is one of the 'lucky ones'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'At once horrific and hilarious, this little black devil has created a work unique not just in Aboriginal writing, but in Australian literature altogether.' - Dennis Haskell, Australian poet, critic and academic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46843830862060,"sku":"9781925936391","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19689243482873.jpg?v=1758814615"},{"product_id":"cartwarra-or-what-by-alf-taylor-9781922613912","title":"Cartwarra or what?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eYou are indeed \/ a truly deadly solid \/ moorditj yorgah\u003cbr\u003eAn' um \/ jerrepjing something wicked \/ for you\u003cbr\u003eBut um \/ just a wintjarren Nyoongar man\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCartwarra or what? Selected poems and stories\u003c\/i\u003e is a compendium of Alf's works that span several literary genres, and is representative of an older generation of Blak writers who were survivors of the Stolen Generations. His poetry and short stories have been anthologised and published in various collections, spanning a career of over 30 years. This collection delicately weaves together his past works for a new generation, in which not much has changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection of stories and poems is, at best, raw, intermittently melodramatic, but always full of colourful, engaging characters imbued with playful humour and ironic storytelling. Alf seamlessly captures human frailty, in all its contradictions, and seizes upon ironies that coexist, merge and jostle for light and space in everyday Nyoongar life. Alf's storytelling exposes the uncomfortable truths of alcoholism, separation from family, community and land, grief and the profound loss of identity on the everyday life of his Aboriginal characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlf's stories and poems offer a vivid picture of the care, kindness and gentleness of Aboriginal families and communities and their enduring strength, resourcefulness and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340669763820,"sku":"9781922613912","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14550243482872.jpg?v=1772164644"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alf-taylor.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}