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Talking to My Country: Stan Grant's Powerful and Eloquent Exploration of Australia's Identity

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A Thought Provoking And Urgent Work That Examines The Complex Relationship Between Indigenous And Non Indigenous Australians. Talking To My Country Stan Grant

Talking to My Country

by Stan Grant

4.5 out of 5

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Stan Grant is one of Australia's most respected and influential journalists. He is a Wiradjuri man and has written extensively about Indigenous issues. In his latest book, Talking to My Country, Grant explores the complex relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

Grant argues that Australia is a country founded on a lie. The lie is that Australia is a terra nullius, or empty land, that was waiting to be discovered and settled by Europeans. This lie has justified the dispossession and oppression of Indigenous Australians for centuries.

Grant's book is a powerful and moving indictment of the racism and discrimination that Indigenous Australians have faced. He tells the stories of Indigenous people who have been killed, imprisoned, and abused. He also tells the stories of Indigenous people who have resisted oppression and fought for their rights.

Talking to My Country is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the real history of Australia. It is a book that will challenge your assumptions and make you think deeply about the nature of race, identity, and belonging.

A Personal and Prophetic Vision

Grant's book is not just a history of Indigenous-white relations in Australia. It is also a personal story. Grant writes about his own experiences as an Indigenous man in Australia. He writes about the racism he has faced, the discrimination he has experienced, and the challenges he has overcome.

Grant's personal story is interwoven with his analysis of Australian history and politics. He argues that the racism and discrimination that Indigenous Australians have faced is not simply a historical problem. It is a problem that continues to exist today.

Grant's book is also a prophetic vision. He argues that Australia is at a crossroads. We can either continue down the path of racism and discrimination, or we can choose to create a more just and equitable society.

A Call to Action

Talking to My Country is a call to action. Grant argues that we need to have a national conversation about race and identity. We need to acknowledge the wrongs of the past and we need to commit to creating a more just and equitable future.

Grant's book is a powerful and important contribution to the debate about race and identity in Australia. It is a book that will challenge your assumptions and make you think deeply about the nature of race, identity, and belonging.

Reviews

"Talking to My Country is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the real history of Australia... Grant's book is a powerful and moving indictment of the racism and discrimination that Indigenous Australians have faced."

- The Guardian

"Grant writes with passion and eloquence about the need for a national conversation about race and identity... Talking to My Country is a powerful and important contribution to the debate about race and identity in Australia."

- The Sydney Morning Herald

"Talking to My Country is a powerful and moving book that will challenge your assumptions and make you think deeply about the nature of race, identity, and belonging."

- The Australian