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Why Weren't We Told?

By: Henry Reynolds
Narrated by: Peter Hosking
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 Why were we never told? Why didn't we know? Historian Henry Reynolds has found himself being asked these questions by many people, over many years, in all parts of Australia. The acclaimed Why Weren't We Told? is a frank account of his personal journey towards the realisation that he, like generations of Australians, grew up with a distorted and idealised version of the past. From the author's unforgettable encounter in a North Queensland jail with injustice towards Aboriginal children, to his friendship with Eddie Mabo, to his shattering of the myths about our 'peaceful' history, this bestselling book will shock, move and intrigue.©1999 Henry Reynolds (P)2001 Bolinda Publishing World
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Grateful for this book which has rectified my lack of school education about what really happened.

Must listen

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An enlightening and moving expose. Thanks choice of voice was also very well suited to the delicate subject matter. aa

Enlightening

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A sad retelling of how most of Australian s do not know what happened when the country was settled by Europeans by one of our most respected historians, this book should be taught in all our schools.

A story that should be told!

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Beautifully written and read. Information that all Australians should know, but presented in a way that doesn’t make you feel judged for not knowing it before. Full of empathy, intelligence, and vital information for our country. If all Australians read/listen to this book maybe we could forge a hopeful future together.

Must read

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exactly..... why weren't we told? thank you Mr Reynolds for skyrocketing my education on this essential learning

essential learning

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Easy to listen narration. Very interesting material. Mabo and Wik sections very helpful. Loved the tactic of reversing perspective to see the situation more clearly.

Eye opening Australian history

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This book and it's knowledge should be part of the school curriculum.
Excellent and easy to listen to.

Everyone should know this

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Since Federation, all Australian governments have chosen to treat us people like mushrooms; kept in the dark and fed on excrement, the easier to keep us fighting each other instead of the cruel racist system that would make slaves of all of us, black or white. I'm almost overwhelmed by the content of this book. There's so much to absorb. I will have to read it again soon. I am white. Born in England.

Not told for a despicable reason

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Some of what Reynolds has written about, I was aware of. However, the detail that is reached is shattering, educational, insightful and horrifying. This is a must read.

Mind-blowing and deeply saddening

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Extensive description of revisionist history of Australia. Should be Mandatory reading for schools and universities

Engaging, thought provoking

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