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Growing up Aboriginal in Australia

By: Anita Heiss
Narrated by: Gregory J Fryer,Hunter Page-Lochard,Lisa Maza,Shari Sebbens,Tamala Shelton,Tony Briggs
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Publisher's Summary

What is it like to grow up Aboriginal in Australia? This anthology, compiled by award-winning author Anita Heiss, showcases many diverse voices, experiences and stories in order to answer that question. Accounts from well-known authors and high-profile identities sit alongside those from newly discovered writers of all ages. All of the contributors speak from the heart - sometimes calling for empathy, oftentimes challenging stereotypes, always demanding respect.

©2018 Anita Heiss and Black Inc. (P)2018 W. F. Howes Ltd

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Great honest storytelling

It’s writing like this that helps me understand an upbringing and perspective so different from my own.

Thank you Dr Heiss for collecting these stories and making them available to hear. Thank you for having the courage to tell your story for me to hear.

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I couldn't really get into this.

i think I would have preferred a longer story of someone's life and it could have talked about varying perspectives from different Indigenous Australians around them to get the insight into different experiences but I didn't really like this topic in such short story format as some stories seemed really surface level and didn't draw me in or give me the insight into the life of an Indigenous Australian that I wanted. I didn't read the whole thing so i can't review that but It wasn't really what I was hoping for.

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Such a diverse range of voices!

I loved this book - hearing the diverse stories and voices of indigenous Australians from across the last century. It brought to life just how our appalling public policies and attitudes have impacted individuals and communities through generations. And demonstrates the amazing resilience of the Aboriginal people. It was both heart breaking and inspiring. So much to learn and reflect on as a white Australian.

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Essential reading to better understand what being aboriginal means

This book challenged a lot of my assumptions about what being aboriginal means. As a white Australian I have had my preconceived notions. But heading the stories in this book helped me see a fuller picture and tho I recognise I will never know what it means to be aboriginal, I have a better understanding now. I recommend this to anyone interested in learning about how to be a better ally.

It’s an excellent companion for those on a journey towards being anti racist and to decolonisation. Without this kind of understanding reconciliation is at best an exercise in obligation and worse does more damage based on assumptions.

I thoroughly enjoyed these stories and all the feels they bring. Heartbreaking injustice, tenderness, pride, connection to country, disconnection in the stolen generation... it’s truly inspiring.

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A gift to white Australians

If you have ever been called a racist and reacted strongly with “no I’m not” then this book is for you. Every human being is racist and the true response at being accused of this is to say, teach me!

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A powerful collection of stories

These personal stories of Australian Aboriginals bring to light what many have always known - that the resilience and grace that lives within the black community is awe inspiring. Many common threads weave throughout these diverse accounts of life, presented in a way that will make you laugh and cry and question everything you thought you knew. Thanks Dr Anita Heiss for this terrific read.

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An absolute must for anyone living in, or visiting Australia.

A brilliant collection of raw stories of strength. Beautifully narrated, I highly recommend listening to this very important book x

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A tough but necessary listen

As a non indigenous Austrian, this book was very hard to listen to. To hear some of the stories, and the way Indigenous people are still being treated in this day and age is disgusting.
This book has really opened my eyes up to some of the hardships faced by Indigenous people, and to the lies that we as NI people are constantly told.
A tough, but very necessary listen. Thank you to all who have been brave enough to share your stories with us.

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Brilliantly narrated and written

Absolutely amazing
Don’t miss this one
Fabulous learnings and interesting stories. You will not be disappointed

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Amazing.

Enlightening, heartbreaking, funny, interesting. A must listen, particularly beneficial for non Indigenous Australians as if give you alot to reflect on.

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