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By Larissa Behrendt
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In Home by Larissa Behrendt, the narrative follows Garibooli, a young Aboriginal girl taken from her family and placed in a missionary-run institution. The story explores themes of identity, belonging, and cultural dislocation as it traces Garibooli's descendants through generations, grappling with the ongoing impact of Australia's history on Indigenous people. The novel weaves together past and present, examining the enduring connections to land and heritage.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories that explore themes of identity, belonging, and cultural heritage. The narrative offers a profound look into the complexities of family relationships and personal discovery within the context of Indigenous Australian experiences. It's a compelling choice for readers interested in rich, character-driven storytelling.

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Illustrating through the lives of family members, the relentless pull of home across the generations, this is a multi-voiced novel.

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Home is an award-winning work from a talented and unique voice. A cross-generational story spanning 1916 to 1995, it explores issues of racial and social injustice while circling poetically around the one abiding theme of home.

Candice, a Murri lawyer working with native land claims, leaves the city for a long-awaited visit to her ancestral homeland, "the place where the rivers meet", in central NSW. It is here that the present falls away and her ancestors enter with their histories of family loss and society's betrayal.

This is a powerful first novel by an author, herself a lawyer, who understands the damaging capacity of language to suppress, and the restorative potency of storytelling.

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Home by Larissa Behrendt is lauded for its poignant exploration of identity, belonging, and the legacy of colonialism in Australia. Critics praise Behrendt's ability to weave personal and political narratives, creating a compelling and emotional journey for readers. The novel is highly regarded for its rich character development and insightful portrayal of Indigenous Australian experiences.

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ISBN: 9780702234071

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 May 2004

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 201.0mm

Weight: 286g

Pages: 328

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