Gurawul the Whale

Name: Gurawul the Whale
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781922613899
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An ancient story for our time

By Max Dulumunmun Harrison

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Gurawul the Whale by Max Dulumunmun Harrison is a compelling biography and memoir that intertwines cultural heritage with personal storytelling. This book illustrates the life of Harrison, a respected Yuin elder, as he recounts his experiences and the cultural teachings passed down through generations. Through the narrative, readers gain insight into Indigenous Australian traditions and the profound connections between these traditions and the natural world.
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You might enjoy this biography and memoir if you are intrigued by Indigenous culture and wisdom, as it offers a profound exploration of Aboriginal Australian heritage through storytelling. With insights from Max Dulumunmun Harrison, it beautifully connects ancestral knowledge to contemporary life, making it a compelling read for those interested in spiritual and cultural histories.

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'When I was 10 years old, I was given Gurawul's story by my grandfather Muns...in the dirt...they made me promise to go to the southern land and search for the whale dreaming. I had no idea what it meant or that it would take me 70 years to keep it.' - Uncle Max Harrison

More than 70 years ago, the ancient legend of Gurawul the Whale was passed down to Yuin Elder Uncle Max Dulumunmun Harrison by his grandfather and uncles. He promised them that one day he would travel to the southern land, Tasmania, and search for the whale dreaming of their Ancestors.

This exquisitely illustrated book tells the story of Uncle Max's journey to fulfil that promise, and how he eventually came face to face with Gurawul.

Filled with important cultural knowledge and personal stories, Uncle Max sadly died before Gurawul the Whale could be published, and his family are continuing his legacy to show how science is finally beginning to catch up with these 'old blackfella' stories.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922613899

Publisher: Magabala Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 May 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Magabala Books

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

Illustrated by Laura La Rosa

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 205.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 96

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Biography & Memoir Max Dulumunmun Harrison Non-Fiction

About the Author

Yuin Elder Uncle Max Dulumunmun Harrison was an initiated Yuin man - a widely respected Elder who has been on the National Board of Elders, released several books on Aboriginal culture, including My Peoples Dreaming, given knowledge and was a recognised teacher of the University of Wollongong.

Uncle Max led the opening Traditional Ceremony for Sydney 2011 and 2012 Australia Day Celebrations and was well respected through his work as a community Elder in his Yuin Country.

Right up until his death in 2021 Uncle Max played a vital part in Ngaran Ngaran Culture Awareness - an Indigenous owned and operated Cultural service provider on Yuin Country on the NSW South Coast.