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Is That You Ruthie?

By Ruth Hegarty
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Is That You Ruthie? is a poignant memoir that delves into Ruth Hegarty's experiences growing up in an Aboriginal mission in Queensland. The book offers a vivid account of her childhood, revealing the challenges and resilience of life under oppressive policies, while highlighting the strength of family bonds and community support. It's a stirring, true account that captures both the personal and collective struggles of Indigenous Australians.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in immersive, heartfelt narratives that explore themes of family, resilience, and personal growth. It delves deeply into the life experiences of an inspiring individual, offering rich insights into challenging historical and cultural contexts. Its poignant storytelling may captivate readers who appreciate a blend of memoir and fiction.

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Is That You Ruthie?

Presents an autobiography, which not only documents Ruth Hegarty's life, but also gives an account of Aboriginal history and government practice in Australia. This book won the 1998 David Unaipon Award for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander writers.

"Is that you . . . ?" Matron's voice would ring out across the dormitory. In that pause sixty little girls would stop in their tracks, waiting to hear who was in trouble. All too often the name called out would be that of the high spirited dormitory girl Ruthie.

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ISBN: 9780702234156

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: 15.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 158g

Pages: 156

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