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Bittersweet Journey

By Ruth Hegarty
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Bittersweet Journey by Ruth Hegarty is a poignant memoir that delves into the author's experiences and reflections on her life as part of the Stolen Generation in Australia. Through her narrative, she explores themes of identity, family, and the impact of cultural dislocation, offering an intimate glimpse into the trials and triumphs she faced while seeking reconciliation with her past.
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This memoir by Ruth Hegarty offers a poignant exploration of her personal experiences, beautifully capturing themes of resilience, identity, and the challenges of navigating life's complexities. You might enjoy this book if you're interested in heartfelt biographies where personal narrative intertwines with broader cultural and historical contexts, offering both insight and inspiration.

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Bittersweet Journey

A sequel to the award-winning memoir "Is That You Ruthie?", which chronicled Ruth Hegarty's childhood story, this book begins with Ruth's courtship while she was an inmate of Cherbourg Aboriginal Mission, followed by her marriage and family life outside the mission and eventually in Brisbane.

The long-awaited sequel to the award-winning memoir Is That You, Ruthie?

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ISBN: 9780702234149

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 October 2003

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 247g

Pages: 272

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