sebswann's review against another edition
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
Read this if you like stories about indigenous Australians; Dank shares sad, heartfelt, and beautiful stories of her experiences with her Country and her people, illustrating the brutal, violent impact of colonialism and the beauty of family and community.
elias_reads's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
This book was a really unique experience. At the start it feels quite light and then the author guides you through the more difficult moments with such care. You end with a real sense of strength and hope and love for the author's Country and family. I've never read anything quite like it. Truly beautiful.
weefeereads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5
l_donnellan's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
3.0
jouljet's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Colonisation and Rape
curatoriallyyours's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Debra Dank writes with wisdom and strength - this book is beautiful.
archytas's review
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
This is an extraordinary, lyrical read. Dank commences and ends on Gudanji country, showing us what connection to Country means to her and her family. In the course of the book, she eases us through tougher material, trauma past and present, and the stories of colonialisation that are part of her life. But this is overwhelmingly a joyful story, with the emphasis on support, joy and the strength that comes through connection. Dank's tales of her mothers' staunch fight to get her educated well is a particular highlight. The book is surprisingly easy to read given the depth of the content.