{"title":"Denise Cook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDenise Cook\u003c\/strong\u003e offers deeply reflective works that explore personal histories set against the backdrop of broader historical and military events. Her writing elegantly intertwines individual stories with the complexities of times gone by, inviting readers to connect with both the emotional and factual aspects of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a thoughtful blend of memoir and historical insight, with a focus on themes of memory, displacement, and identity. \u003cem\u003eThat Was My Home\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies her sensitive approach, bringing rich historical periods to life through personal narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"that-was-my-home-by-denise-cook-9781760800321","title":"That Was My Home","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThat Was My Home\u003c\/i\u003e explores the hidden histories of the Noongar camps around Fremantle, Swanbourne, and Shenton Park in the suburbs of Perth along the Swan River. The focus is the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, a time when many Noongar people lived with their families in camps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe voices of Noongar people, juxtaposed with information from the archives, photographs, and stories from others in the community, tell of life in the camps, work, cross-cultural tensions, and friendships. Together, they provide a greater understanding of the shared histories of our suburbs. The author followed Aboriginal cultural protocols in obtaining permission to include stories, photos, and other information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47933270163692,"sku":"9781760800321","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781760800321-that-was-my-home.jpg?v=1783864185"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/denise-cook.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}