Back on the Block

Name: Back on the Block
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780855756772
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Bill Simon's Story

By Des Montgomerie and Jo Tuscano and Bill Simon

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Back on the Block weaves the personal journeys of its authors, Des Montgomerie, Jo Tuscano, and Bill Simon, each sharing their poignant stories of resilience and transformation. The memoir delves into the experiences of overcoming challenges within Indigenous communities in Australia, emphasising personal growth and community empowerment. Through their narratives, the authors offer insights into cultural heritage and the power of perseverance.
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If you're interested in inspiring tales of resilience and personal transformation, this biography and memoir offers a compelling journey back through challenging circumstances and triumphant reinvention. A collaborative work by Montgomerie, Tuscano, and Simon, it provides deep insights into overcoming adversity and the power of community, making it an engaging read for anyone fascinated by real-life stories of perseverance and hope.

Back on the Block

Stolen, beaten, deprived of his liberty and used as child labour, Bill Simon's was not a normal childhood. A life of self-abuse and crime finally saw him imprisoned. But he has turned his life around, and in Back on the Block, he hopes to help other members of the Stolen Generations find a voice and their place, finally putting their pain to rest.

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Stolen, beaten, deprived of his liberty and used as child labour, Bill Simon's was not a normal childhood. He was told his mother didn't want him, that he was 'the scum of the earth' and was locked up in the notorious Kinchela Boys Home for eight years. His experiences there would shape his life forever.

Bill Simon got angry, something which poisoned his life for the next two decades. A life of self-abuse and crime finally saw him imprisoned. But Bill Simon has turned his life around, and in Back on the Block, he hopes to help others to do the same.

These days Bill works on the other side of the bars, helping other members of the Stolen Generations find a voice and their place, finally putting their pain to rest.

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The book offers a candid and transformative tale of Bill Simon's journey from a troubled past to his role as a compassionate pastor. It's praised for its honest depiction of the struggles faced by Indigenous Australians and is commended for its inspiring message of hope and redemption.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780855756772

Publisher: Aboriginal Studies Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 2009

Country: Australia

Imprint: Aboriginal Studies Press

Illustration: b/w photos

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 348g

Pages: 224

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Bill Simon Biography & Memoir Des Montgomerie Education & Reference Jo Tuscano Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Robert L. McDowell, vice president, Microsoft, has thirty-plus years in information technology. Interacting with executives at major companies worldwide, he is able to keep his finger on the pulse of business and IT.William L. Simon, bestselling author of business books and narrative non-fiction, has also written extensively for screen and television.In 2001, Simon and McDowell wrote Driving Digital Des Montgomerie has worked with Indigenous outback communities and has also recorded many interviews with members of the Stolen Generations. Jo Tuscano has worked in education and multicultural community programs for many years and has an MA in Creative Writing.