"Dear Son: Letters and Reflections from First Nations Fathers and Sons" By Thomas Mayo
Dear Son shares heartfelt letters written by First Nations men about life, masculinity, love, culture and racism.
Along with his own vivid and poignant prose and poetry, author and editor Thomas Mayor invites 12 contributors to write a letter to their son, father or nephew, bringing together a range of perspectives that offers the greatest celebration of First Nations manhood.
This beautifully designed anthology comes at a time when First Nations peoples are starting to break free of derogatory stereotypes and find solace in their communities and cultures. Yet, each contributor also has one thing in common: they all have a relative who has been terribly wronged – enslaved, raped and dispossessed because of their Aboriginality.
Featuring letters from Stan Grant, Troy Cassar-Daley, John Liddle, Charlie King, Joe Williams, Yessie Mosby, Joel Bayliss, Daniel James, Jack Latimore, Daniel Morrison, Tim Sculthorpe and Blak Douglas
A gentle and loving book for families from anywhere in the world. Artwork by proud Kaurna/Ngarrindjeri/Narrunga/Italian Australian artist Tony Wilson, with illustrations and design by Gamilaraay designer Tristan Schultz of Relative Creative.
- ISBN: 9781741177565
- ISBN-10: 1741177561
- Audience: General
- Format: Hardcover
- Language: English
- Number Of Pages: 200
- Published: 1st September 2021
- Publisher: Hardie Grant Explore
- Dimensions (cm): 2.5 x 22.4 x 14.6
- Weight (kg): 0.571
- Edition Number: 1
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About Thomas Mayo
About Thomas Mayo
Thomas Mayo is a proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander man and the author of seven influential books focused on First Nations history, rights and justice. His writing includes The Voice to Parliament Handbook, co-authored with Kerry O’Brien, which was named 2024 Book of the Year at the Australian Book Industry Awards.
Thomas’s work centres on truth-telling, recognition and the path forward for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. His latest book, Always Was, Always Will Be, offers a hopeful and practical guide for all Australians following the 2023 Voice Referendum.
Alongside his writing, Thomas is a dedicated advocate and speaker who has travelled the country sharing the Uluru Statement from the Heart and working to inspire meaningful change.
Thomas Mayo is a proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander man and the author of seven influential books focused on First Nations history, rights and justice. His writing includes The Voice to Parliament Handbook, co-authored with Kerry O’Brien, which was named 2024 Book of the Year at the Australian Book Industry Awards.
Thomas’s work centres on truth-telling, recognition and the path forward for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. His latest book, Always Was, Always Will Be, offers a hopeful and practical guide for all Australians following the 2023 Voice Referendum.
Alongside his writing, Thomas is a dedicated advocate and speaker who has travelled the country sharing the Uluru Statement from the Heart and working to inspire meaningful change.