The Last Daughter

Name: The Last Daughter
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781922790170
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By Brenda Matthews

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The Last Daughter by Brenda Matthews is a powerful memoir that delves into the author’s personal journey of identity and self-discovery. It explores her experiences as she reconnects with her Indigenous roots after being separated from her family as a child. The narrative reflects themes of resilience, cultural reclamation, and the search for belonging.
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You might enjoy this moving and poignant narrative if you appreciate heartwarming personal stories that explore family, resilience, and the journey towards healing. This memoir offers an intimate glimpse into self-discovery and the power of reclaiming one's past, making it a compelling read for those interested in deep emotional journeys.

The Last Daughter

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‘I share this story out of love and forgiveness.’ Brenda Matthews

When she was two years old, Brenda and her siblings were taken from their parents. For the next five years, she was a much-loved daughter in a white family, a happy child in a country town on the outskirts of Sydney, unaware of the existence of her Aboriginal family or how hard her parents were fighting for her return—unaware of her Aboriginal identity.

Then, suddenly, she was reunited with her birth family, the last daughter to come home. Decades later, Brenda searches for her foster family and her beloved white sister. Along the way, she uncovers long-buried secrets and government bungling, and finds a deep connection to her Aboriginal culture.

The Last Daughter is an account of Brenda’s journey to discover the truth about her past—and to unite her two families. It’s a story of heartbreak, love and hope, one that shows a way forward for all Australians.

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The Last Daughter by Brenda Matthews is praised as a powerful and inspirational memoir, offering a deeply moving account of her experiences. Reviews highlight its importance in understanding Australia’s history and cultural healing, and describe it as both heart-wrenching and beautifully evocative. The narrative is celebrated for its ability to reach a wide audience, providing insights into reconciliation and emotional connection across cultures and families.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922790170

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 April 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 352

Collections

Biography & Memoir Brenda Matthews Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Brenda Matthews is a proud Wiradjuri woman. She lives with her husband, Mark, in Bundjalung country, Queensland. Brenda is a mother, a grandmother, a sister, a daughter, an aunty, a storyteller, a speaker, Co-Founder and Indigenous Director of Learning Circle Australia and co-director of the feature film, The Last Daughter, a documentary of her life.

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