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Discover 'The Rock,' an insightful memoir by journalist Aaron Smith, which serves as a compelling commentary on Australia's identity. In this captivating book, published by Transit Lounge in 2020, Smith takes readers on a journey through Australia's complex socio-political landscape, viewed from the unique perspective of Thursday Island. With an ISBN of 9781925760651, this BRAND NEW title dives into the cultural and moral dilemmas our nation faces, shedding light on the often-unseen struggles of Indigenous communities.
As the last editor of the Torres News, Smith knows too well the realities of regional journalism and its pivotal role in amplifying often-ignored voices. 'The Rock' reflects on his transformative experience of moving from a life of suburban privilege to embracing the rich mosaic of Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal cultures, challenging the reader to rethink national identity, racism, and accountability.
Smith's honest narrative is peppered with vivid anecdotes of local personalities and biting commentary on political figures such as Scott Morrison and Tony Abbott. This memoir not only captures the essence of island life but also confronts Australia's unresolved historical injustices.
Enjoy free shipping on this item, with delivery taking up to 6 weeks. Please note that orders cannot be canceled once placed. Prepare to be captivated by a book that is both thought-provoking and essential for understanding modern Australia.
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: 9781925760651
Year: 2020
Publisher: Transit Lounge
Description:
Journalist Aaron Smith's new memoir holds
up a unique mirror to Australia. What he sees is at once amazing, disturbing
and revealingThe Rock explores the failings of our
nation's character, its unresolved past and its uncertain future from the
vantage point of its most northerly outpost, Thursday Island.
Smith was the last editor, fearless
journalist and the paperboy of Australia's most northerly newspaper, the Torres
News, a small independent regional tabloid that, until it folded in late
2019, was the voice of a predominantly Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal
readership for 63 years across some of the most remote and little understood
communities in Australia
The Rock is a story of self-discovery where Smith grapples to
understand a national identity marred by its racist underbelly, where he is
transplanted from his white-boy privileged suburban life to being a racial and
cultural minority, and an outsider. Peppered with his experiences, Smith
gradually and sensitively becomes embedded in island life while vividly
capturing the endless and often farcical parade of personalities and
politicians including Scott Morrison and Tony Abbott.
Smith pulls no punches while he reflects
on the history of Terra Australis incognita, dissecting what
is truly Australia, and its gaping cultural and moral divide.
'A credit to regional journalism,
Aaron carried on the fine tradition of the Torres News holding governments to
account and telling stories of everyday life in the Straits, never shying away
from controversies, lifting all the rocks and
As the last editor of the Torres News, Smith knows too well the realities of regional journalism and its pivotal role in amplifying often-ignored voices. 'The Rock' reflects on his transformative experience of moving from a life of suburban privilege to embracing the rich mosaic of Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal cultures, challenging the reader to rethink national identity, racism, and accountability.
Smith's honest narrative is peppered with vivid anecdotes of local personalities and biting commentary on political figures such as Scott Morrison and Tony Abbott. This memoir not only captures the essence of island life but also confronts Australia's unresolved historical injustices.
Enjoy free shipping on this item, with delivery taking up to 6 weeks. Please note that orders cannot be canceled once placed. Prepare to be captivated by a book that is both thought-provoking and essential for understanding modern Australia.
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: 9781925760651
Year: 2020
Publisher: Transit Lounge
Description:
Journalist Aaron Smith's new memoir holds
up a unique mirror to Australia. What he sees is at once amazing, disturbing
and revealingThe Rock explores the failings of our
nation's character, its unresolved past and its uncertain future from the
vantage point of its most northerly outpost, Thursday Island.
Smith was the last editor, fearless
journalist and the paperboy of Australia's most northerly newspaper, the Torres
News, a small independent regional tabloid that, until it folded in late
2019, was the voice of a predominantly Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal
readership for 63 years across some of the most remote and little understood
communities in Australia
The Rock is a story of self-discovery where Smith grapples to
understand a national identity marred by its racist underbelly, where he is
transplanted from his white-boy privileged suburban life to being a racial and
cultural minority, and an outsider. Peppered with his experiences, Smith
gradually and sensitively becomes embedded in island life while vividly
capturing the endless and often farcical parade of personalities and
politicians including Scott Morrison and Tony Abbott.
Smith pulls no punches while he reflects
on the history of Terra Australis incognita, dissecting what
is truly Australia, and its gaping cultural and moral divide.
'A credit to regional journalism,
Aaron carried on the fine tradition of the Torres News holding governments to
account and telling stories of everyday life in the Straits, never shying away
from controversies, lifting all the rocks and