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  • By: Stan Grant
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Publisher's Summary

"As uncomfortable as it is, we need to reckon with our history. On January 26, no Australian can really look away."

Since publishing his critically acclaimed, Walkley Award-winning, best-selling memoir Talking to My Country in early 2016, Stan Grant has been crossing the country, talking to huge crowds everywhere about how racism is at the heart of our history and the Australian dream. But Stan knows this is not where the story ends.

In this book, Australia Day, his long-awaited follow up to Talking to My Country, Stan talks about our country, about who we are as a nation, about the indigenous struggle for belonging and identity in Australia, and what it means to be Australian. A sad, wise, beautiful, reflective and troubled book, Australia Day asks the questions that have to be asked, that no else seems to be asking. Who are we? What is our country? How do we move forward from here?

©2019 Stan Grant (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers

Critic Reviews

"Australia Day is a disturbing book, but it is incredibly even-handed, as any decent argument should be. Here is a chance to reflect, maybe even to formulate. We still have that chance to consider our nation without the bluster of bullies." (Bruce Pascoe, ABR)

"This is wise, compassionate, and generous truth-telling from Stan, and this book is essential reading for all Australians looking for the right questions to ask in the search for a middle ground." (The Booktopian)

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Thoughtfully written and read from the Heart.

Really thought provoking and heart felt discussion. Very engaging and I would encourage everyone to read/listen to Stan Grant's Australia Day book.

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so important

every single Australian should read and listen to this. Tell the truth. it will set us free.

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Astonishingly direct, generous and enlightening

Any such review will be inadequate in describing this profound work. Everyone who lives in this land will be challenged by this book to wrestle, engage and witness the beautiful and commanding invitation to reflect on our collective story. Highly recommended reading.

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An important read for all Australians

An important read for all Australians. Stan Grant articulates clearly the impact of colonisation and its impacts today.

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Honest

A truly moving insight into what it is to be Indigenous in Australia. Thank you Stan!

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A good read and insightful , well worth spending the time to listen to and appreciate his view and support of his indigenous roots

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Amazing...

One of the best books I have listened to. Will be buying the print version to note key passages. Very well structured, thoughtful and read.

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educational eye opener

A very insightful read into the journey of Indigenous Australians. Philosophical and entertaining. Stan Grant speaks so well and is beautifully eloquent.

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Powerful, and empowering.

this personal exploration of what it means to be Australian provides real substance to assist others in their own journey.

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Opens the discussion for truth and reflection

This was a thought provoking book that raised as many questions as it answered for me. It lays the foundations for open discussion to support reconciliation and a recommended read for ALL Australians.

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In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.