{"title":"Uncle Wes Marne","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUncle Wes Marne\u003c\/strong\u003e invites readers into a richly textured world where art and culture intertwine. Through evocative storytelling, his works explore the subtle nuances of history, memory, and human experience, often seen \u003cem\u003eThrough Old Eyes\u003c\/em\u003e. His writing captures the spirit of place and time with a reflective and thoughtful tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of cultural narratives and vivid, atmospheric prose will find much to appreciate in this collection. Marne’s books offer a contemplative journey through the layers of creative expression and the enduring impact of heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"through-old-eyes-by-uncle-wes-marne-9780645428209","title":"Through Old Eyes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished to commemorate the author's 100th birthday, this wide-ranging and thoughtful collection reflects on history, colonisation, family, childhood, Aboriginal Dreaming, traditions and storytelling, working lives and people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes wistful, melancholic, poignant, at times the author's wry sense of fun and humour shines through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen he arrived in Sydney in the 1960s, Bigambul man, Uncle Wes, was not allowed to tell his stories at schools. He set up a fire bucket in his backyard and invited families and children from the local Aboriginal community to come to sit around the fire and share his stories. It did not take long for the police to arrive and arrest him for hosting an unlawful gathering; he spent two days in lock-up for sharing his stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUncle Wes is a living treasure of Aboriginal storytelling wisdom. Through his poems, Uncle Wes invites the reader to join him by the fire as he generously shares his reflections and reminiscences on one hundred years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'It is my pleasure to honour Uncle Wes for his work in retaining the age-old storytelling tradition of our people. It is important to maintain this tradition of our Elders sharing their knowledge and insight through story and verse. Thank you Uncle Wes, for sharing your poems with us as you celebrate your 100th year.' - Dr Anne Pattel-Gray: Head of the Australia First Nations Program, World Vision Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Uncle Wes Marne has a unique ability to allow the reader to see through his experienced eyes. The power and wisdom of his words is now more than ever important for the future generations to understand the time and place they exist in.' - Ben Bowen: CEO, Indigenous Literacy Foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThrough Old Eyes\u003c\/em\u003e by Uncle Wes Marne is a testament to the endurance and richness of Aboriginal culture and storytelling, inspiring readers to appreciate the deep connection between past and present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487712231660,"sku":"9780645428209","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/06e419505083542ad7596d7a074e99b9.jpg?v=1775770162"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/uncle-wes-marne.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}