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White Moko
Stories from my life
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A memoir from award-winning writer and inspirational speaker Tim Tipene. Tim founded the Warrior Kids programme 22 years ago. Himself the product of rape, he spent a miserable childhood in which he was abused by both his birth and foster families. His courses now empower families...
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A memoir from award-winning writer and inspirational speaker Tim Tipene. Tim founded the Warrior Kids programme 22 years ago. Himself the product of rape, he spent a miserable childhood in which he was abused by both his birth and foster families.
His courses now empower families and children, and this memoir is a recollection of his life, raised in violence. It follows on from a junior collection published last year, Mrs Battleship. It is a tribute especially to the few teachers who acted at different times to protect him, as well as his discovery that not everyone endured what he did.
White Moko is funny, sad, poignant, and telling. Tim has found jewels of wisdom and love in a world that had no place for him.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780995106789
Publisher: OneTree House Ltd
Format: Book
Date Published: 28 July 2022
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: OneTree House Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Weight: 250g
Pages: 200
About the Author
Tim Waitai-Tipene, (NgΔti Kuri/NgΔti Whatua) β was adopted into the Waitai-Tipene whanau as a toddler. He was raised in two cultures, NZ MΔori and NZ European. First published in 1996 Tim is now the author of more than thirteen books, five of which have won awards.
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