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Hey Mum, What's a Half-Caste?

By Lorraine McGee-Sippel
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Hey Mum, What's a Half-Caste? by Lorraine McGee-Sippel is a heartfelt memoir exploring the author's journey of self-discovery and identity. Growing up as part of the Stolen Generations of Aboriginal Australians, Lorraine delves into her personal experiences of racial identity and cultural heritage while seeking to understand her family's past and embracing her roots. This narrative provides insight into the impact of cultural dislocation and the reclaiming of identity.
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This memoir might appeal to those interested in personal stories that explore cultural identity and heritage. You'll find an authentic narrative that delves into the author's experiences growing up in Australia, touching upon themes of family, belonging, and self-discovery. The heartfelt exploration offers a profound insight into societal challenges faced by Indigenous Australians.

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Hey Mum, What's a Half-Caste?

Lorraine McGee-Sippel was just a small girl when she asked her parents what a half-caste was. It was the 1950s and the first step on a journey that would span decades and lead her to search for her birth family.

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Hey Mum, What's a Half-Caste? by Lorraine McGee-Sippel tells the compelling story of a young girl's question that sparks a lifelong journey. As a small girl in the 1950s, Lorraine McGee-Sippel asked her parents what a half-caste was, marking the beginning of her quest to find her birth family.

Set against the backdrop of the Rudd government's Apology, McGee-Sippel aligns herself with the Stolen Generations, revealing the profound impact of a government policy. This policy led to her adoptive parents being misinformed that their daughter was of Afro-American descent.

More than a tale of displacement, McGee-Sippel's account is an honest exploration of the challenges and fragility of reconnection and cultural identity. It celebrates the triumphs of acceptance and the quest for personal and cultural understanding.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921248030

Publisher: Magabala Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2009

Country: Australia

Imprint: Magabala Books

Illustration: illustrations

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 145.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 403g

Pages: 316

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Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Lorraine McGee-Sippel Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Lorraine McGee-Sippel is a descendent of the Yorta Yorta people from the Murray-Goulburn region on the Victorian-NSW border. She is a contributor to numerous anthologies and publications, and in 2008 she received the Inaugural Yabun Elder of the Year Award for her contribution to reconciliation and community work.

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