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Discover the powerful and inspiring life story in 'Auntie Rita', a revised edition of the bestselling memoir by Rita Huggins, released by Aboriginal Studies Press in 2023. This brand new edition explores the resilience and strength of an Aboriginal woman who faced dispossession, poverty, personal tragedy, and racism throughout her life. With a profound connection to her culture, Rita embodies the spirit of kinship in Aboriginal communities. Through her journey on Bidjara/Bidyara country and her experiences during significant moments in 20th-century Australia, readers will gain valuable insights into the struggles and triumphs of First Nations people.
Rita’s story is not just a memoir; it's a testament to her fight for justice and equality, showcasing the rise of First Nations activism from the 1967 Referendum to the Freedom Rides. Her ability to transform personal hardships into a passion for community empowerment resonates deeply with readers seeking inspiration or understanding of Indigenous history. 'Auntie Rita' is essential reading for those interested in Aboriginal Studies, social justice, and the fight for Indigenous rights.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9780855751128. Order your copy today and immerse yourself in this important narrative!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780855751128
Year: 2023
Publisher: Aboriginal Studies Press
Description:
Auntie Rita is a revised edition of the bestselling and award-winning memoir of Aboriginal woman Rita Huggins first published in 1994. Rita battled dispossession, poverty, personal tragedy and racism to create a rich meaningful life, lived out during the momentous changes of the 20th century.
â€Most people call me Auntie Rita, whites as well as Aboriginal people. Auntie is a term of respect of our older woman folk. You don’t have to be blood-related or anything. Everyone is kin. That’s a beautiful thing because in this way, no one is every truly alone, they always have someone they can turn to.’
Rita Huggins was born on Bidjara/Bidyara country at Carnarvon Gorge in central Queensland. As a child in the 1920s, she met white men for the first time: troopers who forced her family into cattle trucks and drove them south to Barambah, later Cherbourg Aboriginal Reserve. At Cherbourg â€we had to stay in one place now, while the white men could roam free.’
There were some happy times, but the only way out of Cherbourg for First Nations people was work. Rita worked as a housekeeper all over Queensland before meeting and marrying Jack Huggins. After Jack’s untimely death, Rita struggled with grief and the challenges of being a single parent to three young children, and caring for extended family and community. As the 1960s unfolded, Rita watched the rise of First Nations activism — the 1967 Referendum, the Freedom Rides, new Aboriginal political organisations — and knew she wanted to make something better for herself, her family and for all Indigenous people. She joined Queensland’s One People of Austra
Rita’s story is not just a memoir; it's a testament to her fight for justice and equality, showcasing the rise of First Nations activism from the 1967 Referendum to the Freedom Rides. Her ability to transform personal hardships into a passion for community empowerment resonates deeply with readers seeking inspiration or understanding of Indigenous history. 'Auntie Rita' is essential reading for those interested in Aboriginal Studies, social justice, and the fight for Indigenous rights.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9780855751128. Order your copy today and immerse yourself in this important narrative!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780855751128
Year: 2023
Publisher: Aboriginal Studies Press
Description:
Auntie Rita is a revised edition of the bestselling and award-winning memoir of Aboriginal woman Rita Huggins first published in 1994. Rita battled dispossession, poverty, personal tragedy and racism to create a rich meaningful life, lived out during the momentous changes of the 20th century.
â€Most people call me Auntie Rita, whites as well as Aboriginal people. Auntie is a term of respect of our older woman folk. You don’t have to be blood-related or anything. Everyone is kin. That’s a beautiful thing because in this way, no one is every truly alone, they always have someone they can turn to.’
Rita Huggins was born on Bidjara/Bidyara country at Carnarvon Gorge in central Queensland. As a child in the 1920s, she met white men for the first time: troopers who forced her family into cattle trucks and drove them south to Barambah, later Cherbourg Aboriginal Reserve. At Cherbourg â€we had to stay in one place now, while the white men could roam free.’
There were some happy times, but the only way out of Cherbourg for First Nations people was work. Rita worked as a housekeeper all over Queensland before meeting and marrying Jack Huggins. After Jack’s untimely death, Rita struggled with grief and the challenges of being a single parent to three young children, and caring for extended family and community. As the 1960s unfolded, Rita watched the rise of First Nations activism — the 1967 Referendum, the Freedom Rides, new Aboriginal political organisations — and knew she wanted to make something better for herself, her family and for all Indigenous people. She joined Queensland’s One People of Austra