My Place: IllustratedLooking 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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... called . ' I think she's gotten taller , what do ya reckon , Tom ? ' ' Fancy seeing you again , little girl . ' I knew they weren't really surprised to see me ; it was just a game they played . After such an enthusiastic welcome , Mum ...
... called . ' I think she's gotten taller , what do ya reckon , Tom ? ' ' Fancy seeing you again , little girl . ' I knew they weren't really surprised to see me ; it was just a game they played . After such an enthusiastic welcome , Mum ...
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... called to the Head's office once again and Jill and I with her . After speaking to Mum privately , we were called in . ' This is a most serious matter , girls ' , the Head said sternly , ' I have even considered calling the police in ...
... called to the Head's office once again and Jill and I with her . After speaking to Mum privately , we were called in . ' This is a most serious matter , girls ' , the Head said sternly , ' I have even considered calling the police in ...
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... called the top half of the station , where I lived , Mool - nya - moonya . The lower half , the outstation , we called Boog - gi - gee - moonya . The land of my people was all round there , from the Condin River to Nullagine , right ...
... called the top half of the station , where I lived , Mool - nya - moonya . The lower half , the outstation , we called Boog - gi - gee - moonya . The land of my people was all round there , from the Condin River to Nullagine , right ...
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