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jayseewhy's review against another edition
5.0
Recently I was asked by a friend to explain the issues faced by Indigenous Australians in the present day. I was surprised by my inability to give an answer with any kind of depth or certainty. This inspired me to seek out a better understanding of this land’s original people, their place in our country and my place in the midst of this upheaval that begun long before my birth.
Stan Grant speaks to an ancient culture rooted in family, land and customs; all of which have been torn apart by the frontier. He explores the impact that this continues to have, even on those who have achieved the highest measures of success in our society.
‘Talking To My Country’ is a profoundly sorrowful read that cuts to the heart of the racism and racial apathy that abounds just beneath the surface of our nation. I could not recommend it more strongly to anyone who calls Australia home.
Stan Grant speaks to an ancient culture rooted in family, land and customs; all of which have been torn apart by the frontier. He explores the impact that this continues to have, even on those who have achieved the highest measures of success in our society.
‘Talking To My Country’ is a profoundly sorrowful read that cuts to the heart of the racism and racial apathy that abounds just beneath the surface of our nation. I could not recommend it more strongly to anyone who calls Australia home.
through_my_eyes81's review against another edition
5.0
A book for everyone. Deeply personal and insightful look at how our First Nations people experience Australia.
moomoo13's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
smnthlejeune's review against another edition
5.0
This was a very timely read, although I wish I had read it earlier.
izzyjay33's review against another edition
5.0
An absolutely essential read. A raw, truthful, authentic reflection of growing up as Aboriginal in Australia. Grant explores the dark, covered up history of this country and its lasting impact on First Nations communities. There were many times in this book that brought me to tears. Grants writing is honest, unflinching and deeply engaging.
Working closely with marginalised communities, this has given me an even stronger determination to fight for equity and for stories like Grants to be championed and elevated to promote informed, positive change.
I will be encouraging all of those in my circles to read this.
Working closely with marginalised communities, this has given me an even stronger determination to fight for equity and for stories like Grants to be championed and elevated to promote informed, positive change.
I will be encouraging all of those in my circles to read this.
tomstbr's review against another edition
5.0
A must read book for all Australians. A beautiful book that mixes memoir with facts, and it's mostly a tale of remembering. It's like Between the World and Me but easier to grasp from a narrative point of view. Do read it.
tessahaddock's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
3.25