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50books_pocSecond Book: Stradbroke Dreamtime by Oodgeroo aka Kath Walker
The first half details stories from her childhood, growing up in the traditional Aboriginal manner and the second half is a collection of Dreamtime stories.
This is primarily a children's book, but do not let that turn you off! There is a beautiful rich imagery to all though this and the simplistic writing only serves to further the wonderful visuals. There is a wistful and loving tone that creates a lovely warmth throughout the entire recollections. It is a a nice gentle introduction to what life was like in her childhood as an aborigine near the bush (for a clueless suburbanite like myself).
I was struck, personally, at how sad most of the Dreamtime stories were. I am of the opinion that one purpose they served was as warnings coded into tales- don't wander off or the bunyip will turn you into a vine- which it a tradition throughout all cultures with active children.
Well worth the read.
The first half details stories from her childhood, growing up in the traditional Aboriginal manner and the second half is a collection of Dreamtime stories.
This is primarily a children's book, but do not let that turn you off! There is a beautiful rich imagery to all though this and the simplistic writing only serves to further the wonderful visuals. There is a wistful and loving tone that creates a lovely warmth throughout the entire recollections. It is a a nice gentle introduction to what life was like in her childhood as an aborigine near the bush (for a clueless suburbanite like myself).
I was struck, personally, at how sad most of the Dreamtime stories were. I am of the opinion that one purpose they served was as warnings coded into tales- don't wander off or the bunyip will turn you into a vine- which it a tradition throughout all cultures with active children.
Well worth the read.
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