Record Number |
21112 |
ISBN |
9781760858865 (paperback) |
Location |
305.89 ROA |
Author |
Roach, Archie, 1955-, (author.). |
Title |
Tell me why : for young adults / Archie Roach. |
Edition |
[Young adult edition]. |
Published |
Cammeray, NSW : Simon & Schuster Australia, [2021] |
Collation |
391 pages : illustrations, portraits, facsimiles ; 20 cm. |
Content types |
text |
still image |
Carrier type |
volume |
General Note |
"This edition has been edited and adapted for young adults from the original text, 'Tell me why: the story of my life and my music', first published in 2019"--Title page verso. |
Recommended for NAIDOC Week 2021 activity –Year 9 & 10. -- NAIDOC Week 2021 teacher resource / SBS Learn. |
Bibliography Note |
Includes bibliographical references. |
Summary Note |
'There are many Australian stories, and mine is just one about what happened to me and other First Peoples of this country. It's important for me to tell my story - because it's not just part of my healing but of this country's as well. We all have a story and as you read this book I would like you to think of your own story, what that means and who is also a part of your story.' In his inspirational, highly acclaimed memoir - and including reflections from First Nations Elders and young people - Archie Roach tells the story of his life and his music. Only two when he was forcibly removed from his family, and brought up by a series of foster parents until his early teens, Archie's world imploded when he received a letter that spoke of a life he had no memory of. It took him almost a lifetime to find out who he really was. Tell Me Why is an unforgettable story of resilience, strength of spirit and hope. |
Target Audience |
13+ years. |
Personal Name |
Roach, Archie,1955- |
Subject |
Autobiographies |
Music -- Australia -- History and criticism -- Juvenile literature |
Aboriginal Australians |
Children, Aboriginal Australian |
Folk songs |
Music |
Musicians |
Singers |
Stolen generations (Australia) |
Music -- Australia -- Juvenile literature |
Aboriginal Australians -- Biography -- Juvenile literature |
Musicians -- Australia -- Biography -- Juvenile literature |
Singers -- Australia -- Biography -- Juvenile literature |
Children, Aboriginal Australian -- Biography -- Juvenile literature |
Stolen generations (Australia) -- Biography -- Juvenile literature |
Aboriginal Australians -- Music -- Juvenile literature |
Folk songs -- Australia -- Juvenile literature |
Aboriginal Australian -- Music -- Juvenile literature |
Folk songs -- Australia -- Biography -- Juvenile literature |
Aboriginal Australians -- Music -- Biography -- Juvenile literature |
Internet Site |
NAIDOC Week 2021 teacher resource / SBS Learn. |