Description
Nganajungu Yagu is a poignant and heartwarming book dedicated to the remarkable connection between a mother and her daughter. With the ISBN 9780648511601 and published in 2019 by Cordite Publishing, this book is a treasure trove of love, memories, and reflections. Shortlisted for the SPN Book of the Year Award 2020, it beautifully navigates the delicate threads of family ties and heritage through the art of letter writing.
Every correspondence featured between Yagu and her daughter serves as a meaningful testament to the sacrifices made by matriarchs who shape our lives. As you delve into this collection, you will discover how each letter acts not just as a 'mark of existence,' but as a symbolic bridge that connects generations, stirring readers to cherish the importance of communication with loved ones.
This enchanting revival of letters illuminates the nearly lost art of letter writing and its profound impact on both the writer and the recipient. It echoes the invaluable stories of life's journeys, capturing the essence of love that transcends time and distance.
Honor your roots and engage deeply with your family history through Nganajungu Yagu, a moving narrative that inspires reflection on the ways we express love and connection through words, resonating with readers from all walks of life.
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.
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: 9780648511601
Year: 2019
Publisher: Cordite Publishing
Description:
*Shortlisted for the SPN Book of the Year Award 2020*
Nganajungu Yagu is dedicated to Papertalk Green's mother, and is built around selected correspondence between Yagu and Daughter. It gently reminds us of the sacrifices made by our matriarchs over time. Each letter and response provide not only a 'mark of existence' for the writer, but a medium for mother / daughter to connect while at a distance. The love and respect penned here will inspire readers to think about the ways we should engage people we love through words. This revival of letters not only reminds me of the nearly lost art of letterwriting, but the impact one has on its receiver.
'Forty years ago, letters, words and feelings flowed between a teenage daughter and her mother. Letters written by that teenage daughter — me — handed around family back home, disappeared. Yet letters from that mother to her teenage daughter — me – remained protected in my red life-journey suitcase. I carried them across time and landscapes as a mother would carry her baby in a thaga.
In 1978 - 79, I was living in an Aboriginal girls' hostel in the Bentley suburb of Perth, attending senior high school. Mum and I sent handwritten letters to each other. I was a small-town teenager stepping outside of all things I had ever known. Mum remained in the only world she had ever known.
Nganajungu Yaguwas inspired by Mother's letters, her life and the love she instilled in me for my people and my culture. A substantial part of that culture is language, and I missed out on so much language interaction having moved away. I talk with my ancestor
Every correspondence featured between Yagu and her daughter serves as a meaningful testament to the sacrifices made by matriarchs who shape our lives. As you delve into this collection, you will discover how each letter acts not just as a 'mark of existence,' but as a symbolic bridge that connects generations, stirring readers to cherish the importance of communication with loved ones.
This enchanting revival of letters illuminates the nearly lost art of letter writing and its profound impact on both the writer and the recipient. It echoes the invaluable stories of life's journeys, capturing the essence of love that transcends time and distance.
Honor your roots and engage deeply with your family history through Nganajungu Yagu, a moving narrative that inspires reflection on the ways we express love and connection through words, resonating with readers from all walks of life.
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.
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: 9780648511601
Year: 2019
Publisher: Cordite Publishing
Description:
*Shortlisted for the SPN Book of the Year Award 2020*
Nganajungu Yagu is dedicated to Papertalk Green's mother, and is built around selected correspondence between Yagu and Daughter. It gently reminds us of the sacrifices made by our matriarchs over time. Each letter and response provide not only a 'mark of existence' for the writer, but a medium for mother / daughter to connect while at a distance. The love and respect penned here will inspire readers to think about the ways we should engage people we love through words. This revival of letters not only reminds me of the nearly lost art of letterwriting, but the impact one has on its receiver.
'Forty years ago, letters, words and feelings flowed between a teenage daughter and her mother. Letters written by that teenage daughter — me — handed around family back home, disappeared. Yet letters from that mother to her teenage daughter — me – remained protected in my red life-journey suitcase. I carried them across time and landscapes as a mother would carry her baby in a thaga.
In 1978 - 79, I was living in an Aboriginal girls' hostel in the Bentley suburb of Perth, attending senior high school. Mum and I sent handwritten letters to each other. I was a small-town teenager stepping outside of all things I had ever known. Mum remained in the only world she had ever known.
Nganajungu Yaguwas inspired by Mother's letters, her life and the love she instilled in me for my people and my culture. A substantial part of that culture is language, and I missed out on so much language interaction having moved away. I talk with my ancestor