The Burden and the Blessing
$31.19
- Paperback
224 pages
- Release Date
1 September 2026
Summary
Edith Wright grew up listening to stories about her great-grandfathers, Harry Hunter and Adrien D Antoine, two white men from Europe who came to rule the pearling industry at its peak in northwest Australia. Between them, they changed the social and cultural fabric of the Kimberley region for generations to come, fathering many mixed-race children and gaining reputations for violent and exploitative behaviour towards Bardi Jawi people. These two men and their Aboriginal children lived complic…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781922864741 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1922864749 |
| Author: | Edith Wright |
| Publisher: | Magabala Books |
| Imprint: | Magabala Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 1 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 300g |
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About The Author
Edith Wright
Edith Wright
Edith Wright is of Bardi Jawi descent and a retired teacher with over thirty years of experience in education. Her diverse career included roles as a classroom teacher, Principal at Wangkatjungka Remote Community School, and District Aboriginal Education Manager.
In 2000, Fremantle Arts Centre Press WA published her first book, Full Circle, which focuses on her family history. In 2022, Magabala Books published her first children’s book, Charlie’s Swim, timed to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Broome, WA.
Her focus has shifted from literacy to literature. As a Director on the board of Magabala Books, she is dedicated to ensuring First Nations children see their culture reflected in children’s literature. Edith is hopeful that the increasing number of First Nations authors, illustrators, and storytellers engaged in truth-telling through their books will be a game-changer for readers.
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