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  • Holding Up the Sky

    by Sandy Blackburn-Wright ...
    Sandy lived and worked in South Africa between 1988 and 2003, years coinciding with some of the most tumultuous and significant events in the history of the nation, including the release of Mandela. Set against a background of profound political and social change, Sandy tells her personal story with honesty, passion, intelligence and humour. As a community development worker in the townships she ... Read more

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  • The Corner Shop

    A BBC 2 Between the Covers Book Club Pick

    by Babita Sharma ...
    A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK'Nuanced, human and engaging' Nikesh Shukla, Observer'Full of life, characters, gossip and all the richness of the local community' Sir David Jason'A delightful story of growing up "above the shop"' Nigel Slater, Observer'Cleverly links her own memories of shop-bound life with the last 50 years of British history' Spectator'I c... ... Read more

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  • The Book of Paul

    The Wit and Wisdom of Paul Keating

    by Russell Marks ...
    Presenting the one and only Mr Paul Keating – at his straight-shooting, scumbag-calling, merciless best.Paul lets rip – on John Howard: “The little desiccated coconut is under pressure and he is attacking anything he can get his hands on.”On Peter Costello: “The thing about poor old Costello is he is all tip and no iceberg.”On John Hewson: “[His performance] is like being flogged with a warm ... Read more

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  • Growing Up African in Australia

    Edited by Maxine Beneba Clarke ...
    I was born in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe.My dad was a freedom fighter, waging war for an independent state: South Sudan.We lived in a small country town, in the deep south of Western Australia.I never knew black people could be Muslim until I met my North African friends.My mum and my dad courted illegally under the Apartheid regime.My first impression of Australia was a housing commission in ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

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  • Where Did I Go Right?

    How the Left Lost Me

    by Geoff Norcott ...
    ***'Few people walk the line of thought provoking and laugh out loud funny like Geoff Norcott.' - Romesh Ranganathan'Where Did I Go Right? is sharp, considered, insightful, and helped me make sense of "the other side". And because Geoff Norcott is so funny, it unfortunately means I can't dismiss his views entirely. It's so important to have a friend you can disagree with but still admire and Geoff ... Read more

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  • What if there were no whites in South Africa?

    by Ferial Haffajee ...
    In What if there were no whites in South Africa? Ferial Haffajee examines South Africa’s history and present in the light of a provocative question that yields some thought-provoking discussion and analysis. From round-table discussions with influential South Africans, to research, personal thoughts and powerful anecdotes, Ferial takes the reader through the rocky terrain of race rage in our ... Read more

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  • Black Tax

    Burden or Ubuntu?

    by Niq Mhlongo ...
    'The real significance of this book lies in the fact that it tells us more about the everyday life of black South Africans. It delves into the essence of black family life and the secret anguish of family members who often battle to cope.' – Niq MhlongoA secret torment for some, a proud responsibility for others, 'black tax' is a daily reality for thousands of black South Africans. In this thought ... Read more

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  • Growing Up in Australia

    Edited by Black Inc. ...
    The ultimate book about growing up in Australia – a choice selection of wonderful stories and recollectionsThis special collection is the perfect introduction to Black Inc.’s definitive ‘Growing Up’ series. Featuring pieces from Growing Up Asian, Growing Up Aboriginal, Growing Up African, Growing Up Queer and Growing Up Disabled in Australia, it captures the diversity of our nation in moving and ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Amazing Aussie Bastards

    Remarkable true tales from magnates, moguls and other Australian mavericks

    by Lawrence Money ...
    Amazing bastard (colloquial), n: a bloke who does stuff that other bastards wouldn't try in a month of SundaysWe've all met them, or at least read about them - men who drive faster, climb higher, build and invent and triumph over impossible odds.Journalist Lawrence Money has assembled a collection of Amazing Aussie Bastards who truly stand out from the crowd. Immune to critics and disbelievers, ... Read more

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  • Scatterlings- a Tapestry of Afri-Expat Tales

    by Eve Hemming ...
    Moving country remains the hugest thing weve ever experienced/ accomplished/ drowned in. Its an act of seemingly utter insanity, which negates all ones most primal connections to the cosmos. I find myself quoting Keats more often, Happiness is sharpened by its antithetical elements. Experiencing a new chapter of life is life-altering and isnt given enough credence. Each day we are grateful to ... Read more

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  • Outback Heroines: True stories of hardship, heartbreak and resilience

    by Sue Williams ...
    From horse whispering to crocodile hunting to single-handedly changing an 80-kilo flat tyre on a road train in 40-degree heat…there is nothing these modern-day outback women can't do.But when it comes to hardship and heartbreak, they've endured far more than their fair share. Living and working in some of the most remote spots in the world, they've had to become experts at turning tragedy into ... Read more

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  • The Power Of Hope

    by Kon Karapanagiotidis ...
    A powerful, inspiring memoir from Kon Karapanagiotidis, founder of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, which argues that by putting community, love and compassion at the centre of our lives, we have the power to change our world.'I hope you take from this book the message that we all matter. That there is a place for all of us. That once we know our own voice, live the values close to our hearts ... Read more

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