{"title":"Rebecca Clarren","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Rebecca Clarren collection, where the powerful narratives of this esteemed author await you. Rebecca Clarren is a distinguished writer, known for her deep dives into complex topics, especially concerning the intersections of identity, land, and justice. Her keen journalistic eye and heartfelt storytelling invite readers to explore these themes with both curiosity and empathy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her significant works is \u003cem\u003eThe Cost of Free Land\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling piece that blends personal memoir with broader historical analysis. This book, categorised under Biography \u0026amp; Memoir, delves into Clarren's own family history while examining the wider implications of land ownership and Indigenous rights. Her narrative is both poignant and provocative, encouraging thoughtful reflection on the legacy of colonialism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers who appreciate insightful explorations of real-world issues through a personal lens, Rebecca Clarren's writings are a valuable addition to any collection. Dive into her works to experience stories that are both informative and deeply moving.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-cost-of-free-land-by-rebecca-clarren-9781804440698","title":"The Cost of Free Land","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing up, Rebecca Clarren only knew the major plot points of her immigrant family's origins. Her great-great-grandparents, the Sinykins, and their six children fled antisemitism in Russia and arrived in the United States at the turn of the 20th century, ultimately settling on a 160-acre homestead in South Dakota. Over the next few decades, despite tough years on a merciless prairie and multiple setbacks, the Sinykins became an American immigrant success story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat none of Clarren's ancestors ever mentioned was that their land, the foundation for much of their wealth, had been cruelly taken from the Lakota by the United States government. By the time the Sinykins moved to South Dakota, America had broken hundreds of treaties with hundreds of Indigenous nations across the continent, and the land that had once been reserved for the seven bands of the Lakota had been diminished, splintered, and handed for free, or practically free, to white settlers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Cost of Free Land\u003c\/i\u003e, Clarren melds investigative reporting with personal family history to reveal the intertwined stories of her family and the Lakota, and the devastating cycle of loss of Indigenous land, culture and resources that continues today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846059020524,"sku":"9781804440698","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12421283482830.jpg?v=1758903995"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/rebecca-clarren.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}