{"title":"Ms Patricia Lees","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the enthralling world of \u003cem\u003eMs Patricia Lees\u003c\/em\u003e, an author renowned for her profound contributions to the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir genre. Her works offer a rich tapestry of life experiences, woven with sensitivity and insight, capturing the diverse kaleidoscope of human stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout works, \u003cstrong\u003eA Question of Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e, delves deep into complex themes of identity and belonging. This book captures Ms Lees's unique ability to blend personal narrative with broader societal perspectives, making it a must-read for those interested in life's nuanced narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a compelling style that is both engaging and thought-provoking, Ms Patricia Lees invites readers to explore the intricate layers of the human experience. Dive into her collection and discover stories that resonate, inspire, and leave a lasting impression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-question-of-colour-by-ms-patricia-lees-9781925936513","title":"A Question of Colour","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eShortlisted for the WA Premier's Book Awards: Premier's Prize for an Emerging Writer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eShortlisted for the\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e2021 Queensland Literary Awards:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eQueensland Premier's Award for a Work of State Significance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eShortlisted for the\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e2021 Queensland Literary Awards:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eCourier-Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeople's Choice Queensland Book of the Year Award\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'These two children have been in our Home in Townsville for more than two years, and in view of their very dark colouring, have not been assimilated into the white race. Every effort has been made to place them in a foster home without success because of their colour.' Queensland State Children's Department correspondence, 21 June 1960.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families remains a dark chapter in Australia's history. Pattie Lees was just ten years old when she and her four siblings were separated from their mother on the grounds of neglect and placed into State care. Believing she was being shipped and exiled to Africa, Pattie was ultimately fated to spend the rest of her childhood on the island once dubbed 'Australia's Alcatraz', Palm Island Aboriginal Settlement, off the coast of Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Question of Colour; my journey to belonging\u003c\/i\u003e provides a first-hand account of Pattie's experiences as a 'fair-skinned Aboriginal' during Australia's assimilationist policy era and recounts her survival following a decade of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse as a Ward of the State. \u003ci\u003eA Question of Colour\u003c\/i\u003e is a deeply moving and powerful testimony to the resilience of a young girl, her identity, and her journey to belong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46825498640620,"sku":"9781925936513","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19690463482873.jpg?v=1758102770"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ms-patricia-lees.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}