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whatcourtneyreads's review against another edition
4.0
In Lies, Damned Lies, proud Noongar woman Claire Coleman meticulously debunks many of the lies Australia has been told about its dark and violent history. From ‘Terra Nullius’, to the fact that colonisation still continues (despite what some may think), and more personally, that for many years Coleman had no idea she or her family were Aboriginal.
Like Dark Emu, which I read earlier in the year, Lies, Damned Lies should be prescribed reading for all Australians. Some of what Coleman presents was already familiar to me, but this is only because I have made an effort as an adult to look beyond our whitewashed history in a way that was not taught to me at school between 1994-2006 (the Apology by Kevin Rudd on behalf of the Australian Government didn’t even happen until 2008). We should never stop seeking out the voices and histories of First Nations’ people, and I found so much value in Coleman’s research, writing, and story.
Safe to say, I highly recommend this book and think you should all get your hands on a copy.
Like Dark Emu, which I read earlier in the year, Lies, Damned Lies should be prescribed reading for all Australians. Some of what Coleman presents was already familiar to me, but this is only because I have made an effort as an adult to look beyond our whitewashed history in a way that was not taught to me at school between 1994-2006 (the Apology by Kevin Rudd on behalf of the Australian Government didn’t even happen until 2008). We should never stop seeking out the voices and histories of First Nations’ people, and I found so much value in Coleman’s research, writing, and story.
Safe to say, I highly recommend this book and think you should all get your hands on a copy.
potplant's review against another edition
"You have been infected with the viral truth pass it on."
Honest and expertly crafted, a must read.
Honest and expertly crafted, a must read.
rhiannem's review against another edition
challenging
informative
medium-paced
5.0
Chapters are individual essays and articles. There's lots of repetition but it's important.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Colonisation
numbat's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
This book is about the colonisation of Australia and all the lies that support it. It highlights the propaganda and miss-information in the education system and deconstructs why. I remember getting into trouble at school in the 80s for questioning the assertion that James Cook was a part of the first fleet. This is an important area of study and this book adds to it greatly.
alanaw's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
vezreads's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
This is such a damn good book! I enjoyed it immensely, I learnt so much about Australia's history. Fantastic!