{"title":"Rita Huggins","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the inspiring world of Rita Huggins, an extraordinary voice in the realm of Biography \u0026amp; Memoir. Known for her profound storytelling and heartfelt narratives, Huggins captivates readers with her compelling life experiences, as vividly portrayed in her celebrated book, \u003cem\u003eAuntie Rita\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRita Huggins offers a unique perspective, drawing from her rich cultural heritage and personal history. Her works provide readers with an authentic glimpse into her life and the broader societal contexts she navigated. Through her writings, Huggins sheds light on the struggles and triumphs she encountered, making her an essential read for those interested in understanding diverse life experiences and histories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Rita Huggins' collection to discover a world of resilience, courage, and inspiration. Each narrative is crafted with sincerity and depth, inviting you to explore the intricacies of her journey and the legacy she leaves behind. Whether you're a fan of autobiographical tales or simply looking to broaden your understanding of personal and historical narratives, Rita Huggins' works are sure to resonate and enlighten.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"auntie-rita-by-rita-huggins-9780855751128","title":"Auntie Rita","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAuntie Rita\u003c\/i\u003e is a revised edition of the bestselling and award-winning memoir of Aboriginal woman Rita Huggins, first published in 1994. Rita battled dispossession, poverty, personal tragedy, and racism to create a rich and meaningful life, lived out during the momentous changes of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Most people call me Auntie Rita, whites as well as Aboriginal people. Auntie is a term of respect for our older woman folk. You don't have to be blood-related or anything. Everyone is kin. That's a beautiful thing because in this way, no one is ever truly alone, they always have someone they can turn to.'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRita Huggins was born on Bidjara\/Bidyara country at Carnarvon Gorge in central Queensland. As a child in the 1920s, she met white men for the first time: troopers who forced her family into cattle trucks and drove them south to Barambah, later known as Cherbourg Aboriginal Reserve. At Cherbourg, 'we had to stay in one place now, while the white men could roam free.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere were some happy times, but the only way out of Cherbourg for First Nations people was work. Rita worked as a housekeeper all over Queensland before meeting and marrying Jack Huggins. After Jack's untimely death, Rita struggled with grief and the challenges of being a single parent to three young children, and caring for extended family and community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the 1960s unfolded, Rita watched the rise of First Nations activism - the 1967 Referendum, the Freedom Rides, new Aboriginal political organisations - and knew she wanted to make something better for herself, her family, and for all Indigenous people. She joined Queensland's One People of Australia League and was an active member till her death in 1996.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eAuntie Rita\u003c\/i\u003e, Rita's words - interspersed with reflections from her daughter Jackie - reveal a life shaped by personal tragedy, the dramatic changes of the twentieth century, and personal resilience. This moving memoir has been enjoyed by readers around the world since it was first published in 1994.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46798561935596,"sku":"9780855751128","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18522603482492.jpg?v=1757206987"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/rita-huggins.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}