"The Stolen Children and their Stories" By Carmel Bird
Following the unprecedented demand for the Report on the stolen children which was published by The Human Rights and Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (HEROC), here are extracts from the Report which are mostly comprised of the actual stories told by the stolen generations of their experiences.
These stories are deeply moving and compelling.
Carmel has also written linking text and included a range of comments from politicians, social commentators, actors, artists and other prominent people.
At a time when the national attention is sharply focused on the tragedy of the stolen generations, and when various institutions, political leaders and groups are officially apologising for the policies which saw so many young children being taken from their families, this book is extremely timely and quite unique in its content.
ISBN: 9780091836894
ISBN-10: 0091836891
Audience:
General
For Ages:
14 - 18 years old
For Grades:
10 - 12
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 208
Published:
6th March 1998
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Country of Publication: AU
Dimensions (cm):
23.5 x 16 x 1.5
Weight (kg):
0.23
Edition Number: 1
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About Carmel Bird
About Carmel Bird
Carmel Bird is one of Australia’s most original and celebrated prose writers. Renowned for her sharp wit, inventive storytelling and elegant style, Carmel has authored an impressive body of work, including novels, short story collections, essays and books on the art of writing.
A dedicated teacher and mentor, Carmel has shared her love of language through roles as a secondary school English and French teacher, university lecturer, literary judge and creative writing workshop facilitator. Her influence stretches across the Australian literary landscape.
In 2016, Carmel’s remarkable contribution to literature was recognised with the prestigious Patrick White Award, cementing her place as a leading voice in Australian letters.
Carmel Bird is one of Australia’s most original and celebrated prose writers. Renowned for her sharp wit, inventive storytelling and elegant style, Carmel has authored an impressive body of work, including novels, short story collections, essays and books on the art of writing.
A dedicated teacher and mentor, Carmel has shared her love of language through roles as a secondary school English and French teacher, university lecturer, literary judge and creative writing workshop facilitator. Her influence stretches across the Australian literary landscape.
In 2016, Carmel’s remarkable contribution to literature was recognised with the prestigious Patrick White Award, cementing her place as a leading voice in Australian letters.