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One Hundred Years of Dirt

By Rick Morton
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One Hundred Years of Dirt by Rick Morton is a poignant memoir that delves into the complexities of intergenerational poverty and survival. Set against the backdrop of rural Australia, the author explores themes of family, resilience, and identity. Through a raw and powerful narrative, Morton shares intimate reflections on his upbringing and the harsh realities faced by his family over generations.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in a candid and powerful exploration of family ties, trauma, and resilience in rural Australia. The author provides a raw and reflective narrative, weaving personal stories with broader social commentary, which may appeal to those who appreciate deeply personal biographies with an insightful look at society and class.

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One Hundred Years of Dirt

An unflinching memoir in which the mother is a hero who is never rewarded. It is a meditation on the anger, fear of others and an obsession with real and imagined borders. Yet it is also a testimony to the strength of familial love and endurance.

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Violence, treachery, and cruelty run through the generational veins of Rick Morton's family. A horrific accident thrusts his mother and siblings into a world impossible for them to navigate, a life of poverty and drug addiction.

One Hundred Years of Dirt is an unflinching memoir in which the mother is a hero who is never rewarded. It is a meditation on the anger, fear of others, and an obsession with real and imagined borders. Yet it is also a testimony to the strength of familial love and endurance.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780522879827

Publisher: Melbourne University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 May 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Melbourne University Press

Audience: General / adult

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Weight: 272g

Pages: 277

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Addiction & Recovery Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Health & Wellness Non-Fiction Penguin Books Rick Morton Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Rick Morton, a critically acclaimed author and award-winning journalist, is senior reporter at The Saturday Paper.

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