Good Morning, Mr Sarra

Chris Sarra

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Queensland Univ. Press
29 November 2022

Memoirs; Biography - Australian

A 10-year anniversary edition of a classic Indigenous memoir

When Chris Sarra arrived as the first Aboriginal principal of Cherbourg State School, it was a time of high hopes but low expectations in Indigenous education. Over six years, he transformed the school into a national success story. Along the way, he battled the media, the education system and a culture of complacency.

Good Morning, Mr Sarra is the inspiring life story of a young boy from a country town who grew up to become Queensland's Australian of the Year, a subject of ABC's Australian Story and one of the most outspoken and recognised educators in the country. His leadership institute and its nationally acclaimed 'strong and smart' philosophy, now used in many schools, means that Indigenous children no longer hope for a better education; they can expect it.

In this anniversary edition, Chris Sarra reflects on his recent life and career achievements, from becoming a marathon runner to advocating for the marginalised as a director-general in state government, and how his work is helping forge a path to Treaty.

By: Chris Sarra
Imprint: Queensland Univ. Press
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 226mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 504g
ISBN: 9780702265891
ISBN 10: 0702265896
Pages: 376
Publication Date: 29 November 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Good Morning, Mr Sarra

'This autobiography is about a country boy who believed that it's possible to be both Aboriginal and successful. This man is an inspiration.' Good Reading 'A well-written autobiography by a prominent Australian with an important message for all.' HR Monthly 'Good Morning, Mr Sarra strikes that balance of humanity and inspiration from its first page to its last.' Aboriginal Art & Culture 'Sarra combines forthrightness with sensitivity in this inspiring tale.' The Sydney Morning Herald