‘My story is not about blame. It’s about sharing history that belongs to all of Australia. I needed a push, but I am happy to finally give little Rhonda a voice, so that my words will live on after I leave this world.’
In 1954, aged three, Rhonda Collard-Spratt was taken from her Aboriginal family and placed on Carnarvon Native Mission, Western Australia. Growing up in the white world of chores and aprons, religious teachings and cruel beatings, Rhonda drew strength and healing from her mission brothers and sisters, her art, music and poetry, and her unbreakable bond with the Dreaming.
Alice’s Daughter is the story of Rhonda’s search for culture and family as she faces violence, racism, foster families, and her father’s death in custody; one of the first deaths investigated as part of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody.
Written in Rhonda’s distinctive voice, Alice’s Daughter is fearless, compelling and intimate reading. Coupled with her vibrant and powerful paintings and poetry, Rhonda’s is a journey of sadness, humour, resilience and ultimately survival.
By:
Ms Jacki Ferro, Rhonda Collard-Spratt Imprint: Aboriginal Studies Press Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 230mm,
Width: 155mm,
Weight: 340g ISBN:9781925302936 ISBN 10: 1925302938 Pages: 240 Publication Date:01 April 2017 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active