Daughter of The River Country
From stolen childhood to remarkable leader … a memoir of survival and triumph.
$34.12
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
2 July 2021
Summary
From a victim of the ‘stolen generations’ comes a remarkable memoir of abuse, survival - and ultimately hope.
Born in country NSW in the 1940s, baby Dianne is immediately taken from her Aboriginal mother. Raised in the era of the White Australia policy, Dianne grows up believing her adoptive Irish mother, Val, is her birth mother. Val promises Dianne that one day they will take a trip and she will ‘tell her a secret’. But before they get the chance, Val tragically dies.
Abando…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781760686574 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1760686573 |
| Author: | Dianne O'Brien |
| Publisher: | Allen & Unwin |
| Imprint: | Echo Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 2 July 2021 |
| Weight: | 434g |
| Dimensions: | 27mm x 156mm x 234mm |
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Dianne O'Brien
Dianne O’Brien (Auntie Di)
Dianne O’Brien, known affectionately as Auntie Di, is the current Chairperson of Mingaletta Corporation, a vital hub for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. In 2017, her dedication and contribution were recognised when she was named ‘NSW Grandparent of the Year’.
Auntie Di has a distinguished career, having held numerous senior positions within government organisations. Her experience also extends to the legal sector and as a drug and alcohol counsellor. She resides on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia.
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