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My place

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Freemantle Arts Centre Press, 1987 - History - 358 pages

Looking at the views and experiences of three generations of indigenous Australians, this autobiography unearths political and societal issues contained within Australia's indigenous culture. Sally Morgan traveled to her grandmother's birthplace, starting a search for information about her family. She uncovers that she is not white but aborigine?information that was kept a secret because of the stigma of society. This moving account is a classic of Australian literature that finally frees the tongues of the author's mother and grandmother, allowing them to tell their own stories.

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A compelling truth and should be acknowledged with respect because of this. But should not be studied as a benchmark for literature. Maybe as a source for history or a reference for human psychology. But. Not. English. Accio essay

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User Review  - Barbara - Goodreads

I read this book twice and greatly enjoyed it both times. I read it the first time while traveling in Australia - before it made it to the States. Simply written, it is accessible to anyone from upper ... Read full review

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About the author (1987)

Sally Morgan is the director for the Centre for Indigenous History at the University of Western Australia as well as an artist whose works are in numerous private and public collections in the United States and Australia. She is the author of Dan's Grandpa, My Place for Younger Readers: Arthur Corunna's Story, My Place for Younger Readers: Mother and Daughter, Speaking from the Heart, and Heartsick for Country.

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