Smashing Serendipity

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The Story of One Moorditj Yorga

Louise K. Hansen

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Fremantle Arts Centre Prs
31 January 2023

Memoirs; History; Social groups

This is a raw, gritty, inspiring, eye-opening true story of one woman's life that represents the lives of so many other Aboriginal women like her.

Life is tough for the Connell family, growing up in a small town where racist attitudes, discrimination and violence against Aboriginal people are commonplace. Lavinia is lucky- her parents ensure her family stays together while other cousins and friends are removed from the state. But violence and adversity occur over and over, even while young Lavinia also excels

at sport and at school - drawing on her own inner strength and a physical resourcefulness. In time, Lavinia will find herself a homeless young widow, stripped of hope when her own four children are taken away. But she has a way of righting herself, using education and determination to bring her small family back together, and finding love when she least expects it.

Smashing Serendipity is the yarn Lavinia tells her children and her grandchildren, gathered by the fire on the banks of the river where she grew up - the story of one good woman - one moordtj yorga - that reflects the stories of so many strong, determined women of her time.

By: Louise K. Hansen
Imprint: Fremantle Arts Centre Prs
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 233mm, Width: 154mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 352g
ISBN: 9781760991166
ISBN 10: 1760991163
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 31 January 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Louise Hansen was a Binjareb Nyoongar woman born in Pinjarra, Western Australia. She was a Traditional Owner of the Binjareb people and she had strong connections to the Palyku people from the Pilbara. Louise was the first Aboriginal person to be appointed to the Federal Family Law of Australia. She was also previously employed by the Commonwealth Government as the State Coordinator for Women's Issues and later, senior policy officer responsible for several portfolios.

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Smashing Serendipity

The Story of One Moorditj Yorga

Louise K. Hansen

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