{"product_id":"simply-ing-by-helen-ing-nellie-9781925360899","title":"Simply Ing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLonglisted for the 2019 Colin Roderick Award\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorn Ellie Nellie on an Aboriginal reserve in Western Australia's south west, she was nicknamed Ing by her family. Removed from her loving parents under government policy at the age of five, Ing was placed in a mission and denied her heritage. Her name was changed to Helen, and she needed all her strength to survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Ing's parents died, she had the responsibility of her younger brother and sister. Returning to her community on a nearby reserve when the mission closed, Ing learnt what it meant to be Noongar after being brought up as a whitefella. Her family taught her culture and language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIng has lived through many family tragedies. Her honest experiences reflect her indomitable spirit and give insight into the lives of Aboriginal people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSimply Ing\u003c\/em\u003e by Helen Ing Nellie captures the essence of resilience and the profound journey of rediscovering one's roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845776429292,"sku":"9781925360899","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13934323482873.jpg?v=1758894398","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/simply-ing-by-helen-ing-nellie-9781925360899","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}