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Growing Up Aboriginal in Australia
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Childhood stories of family, country and belonging
What is it like to grow up Aboriginal in Australia?
This anthology, compiled by award-winning author Anita Heiss, showcases many diverse voices, experiences and stories in order to answer that question. Accounts from well-known authors and high-profile identities sit alongside those from newly discovered writers of all ages. All of the contributors speak from the heart — sometimes calling for empathy, oftentimes challenging stereotypes, always demanding respect.
This groundbreaking collection will enlighten, inspire and educate about the lives of Aboriginal people in Australia today.
Contributors include: Tony Birch, Deborah Cheetham, Adam Goodes, Terri Janke, Patrick Johnson, Ambelin Kwaymullina, Jack Latimore, Celeste Liddle, Amy McQuire, Kerry Reed-Gilbert, Miranda Tapsell, Jared Thomas, Aileen Walsh, Alexis West, Tara June Winch, and many, many more.
Wouldn't it be great if this book was required reading for every Australian child? Maybe then, the next generation might have more success than preceding ones at reconciliation. – Good Weekend
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Growing Up Aboriginal in Australia, edited by Anita Heiss, is widely praised for its powerful and diverse storytelling, offering a rich tapestry of personal narratives that reflect the varied experiences of Aboriginal Australians. Reviewers commend the book for giving a voice to a broad range of contributors, capturing heartwarming and sometimes challenging aspects of their lives, and for fostering a deeper understanding of Aboriginal culture and identity. The collection is noted for its emotional resonance and its ability to spark important conversations about race and identity in Australia.
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ISBN: 9781863959810
Publisher: Black Inc.
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 16 April 2018
Country: Australia
Imprint: Black Inc.
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 137.0mm
Height: 208.0mm
Weight: 318g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Dr Anita Heiss is the author of non-fiction, historical fiction, commercial women's fiction, poetry, social commentary and travel articles. She is a Lifetime Ambassador of the Indigenous Literacy Foundation and a proud member of the Wiradjuri nation of central NSW. Anita was a finalist in the 2012 Human Rights Awards and the 2013 Australian of the Year Awards. She lives in Brisbane.
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