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Jeanine Leane, a Wiradjuri woman, delves into the representation of Aboriginal peoples and their relationship with the written word. Her literary scholarship focuses on a critical study of Aboriginal/Settler representation within the contemporary Australian literary landscape. Through her works, she explores complex themes of identity, history, and cultural encounters, offering a distinctive perspective on Australia's literary terrain. Her writing highlights the significance of Indigenous voices in literature, contributing to a richer understanding of Australian society and its past.

2011
Purple Threads
160 pages
6 hours of reading
3.8(194)Add rating
Growing up in the shifting landscape of Gundagai with her Nan and Aunties, Sunny spends her days playing on the hills near their farmhouse and her nights dozing by the fire, listening to the big women yarn about life over endless cups of tea. It is a life of freedom, protection, and love. But as Sunny grows she must face the challenge of being seen as different, and of having a mother whose visits are as unpredictable as the rain. Based of Jeanine Leane's own childhood, these funny, endearing, and thought-provoking stories offer a snapshot of a unique Australian upbringing.

Purple Threads