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y separately published work icon From Our Hearts : An Anthology of New Aboriginal Writing from Southwest Western Australia anthology   autobiography   biography   life story   poetry   prose   short story  
Issue Details: First known date: 2000... 2000 From Our Hearts : An Anthology of New Aboriginal Writing from Southwest Western Australia
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This anthology features the works of 19 authors and four contributing artists who bring together 'personal histories, poetry, biographies, autobiographies and social commentary, all from the heart. Words about love, family, pain, memories and hope, with a common thread of family hardship but survival amongst strong family ties. ...Many of the works in this anthology are tributes to family members, mothers, fathers, grandparents, children, brothers and sisters, talking about what they lessons they taught and their life experiences...The land and country also provides a common theme for the contributors.' Source: http://www.abc.net.au/ (Sighted 15/12/09)

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Notes

  • Dedication: This book is dedicated to...our families for their love, patience and understanding, to those who have gone before us, today's generations and those who will follow after us. The Past, Present and the Future. We also dedicate this book to all the people whose stories are yet to be told... Hopefully this may inspire them to write.

    We also want to thank Jan Teagle Kapetas who looked deep inside our hearts and minds giving us the inspiration to make our dreams come true; who shared with us the long, humorous, frustrating hours, making a big difference, setting our words free, flowing onto many pages about our lives and history.

Contents

* Contents derived from the South Fremantle, Fremantle area, South West Perth, Perth, Western Australia,:Kadadjiny Mia Walyalup Writers , 2000 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Hearti"With your heart", Kay Walley , single work poetry (p. 13)
Childi"My child so sweet", Kay Walley , single work poetry (p. 13)
Forgotteni"Who are the people", Kay Walley , single work poetry (p. 14)
China Dolli"Torn, broken, not needed any more,", Kay Walley , single work poetry (p. 15)
Lovei"What is love -", Kay Walley , single work poetry (p. 16)
Flighti"Memories flood the mind,", Kay Walley , single work poetry (p. 17)
The Rocki"Heavy, silent and hard -", Kay Walley , single work poetry (p. 18)
Firei"Burning brightly against the land,", Kay Walley , single work poetry (p. 19)
The Gorgei"The gorge was old and ancient", Kay Walley , single work poetry (p. 19-20)
Snakei"The snake, he slithers over", Kay Walley , single work poetry (p. 20)
Invasioni"The warriors looked a sight", Kay Walley , single work poetry (p. 21)
Now Don't Tell Anyone We've Been Here !, Celine Thomson , single work biography (p. 23)
Jessiei"I look at your photograph", Celine Thomson , single work poetry (p. 25-26)
Gracie, Celine Thomson , single work short story

This short story tells the Gracie's journey to be reunited with her mother.

(p. 27-28)
On Becoming a Writer, Celine Thomson , single work autobiography

The author tells of her beginnings as a writer.

(p. 29)
Two Little Girlsi"Two dear little girls i've hardly seen", Eliza Thorne , single work poetry (p. 31)
1950-1964 - Southwest Memories, Eliza Thorne , single work life story

In this short autobiography the authors talks about her childhood.

(p. 31-33)
Barefoot Race, Eliza Thorne , single work life story

The author recalls her past, bringing together the story about her activities in a barefoot race.

(p. 34-35)
Life's Small Pleasures, Eliza Thorne , single work life story (p. 35-36)
Fire, Eliza Thorne , single work life story (p. 37)

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • South Fremantle, Fremantle area, South West Perth, Perth, Western Australia,: Kadadjiny Mia Walyalup Writers , 2000 .
      image of person or book cover 4977927733132428853.jpg
      Extent: 158p.
      Description: illus., (some col.).
      Note/s:
      • Preface by Jan Teagle Kapetas on behalf of Ivy Dodd, Valmae Dalgetty Whalley, Fiona Stafford, Kay Whalley and the Kadadjiny Mia Walyalup Writers' Group, November 2000.
      • Contains illustrations by Laurel Nannup, Fiona Stafford, Janelle Brahim and Noel Morrison.
      • Blurb by Kim Scott (back cover)
      ISBN: 0646407430, 9780646407432

Works about this Work

Indigenous Stories Told Collectively BlackWords : Indigenous Stories Told Collectively Anita Heiss , 2015 single work criticism
— Appears in: The BlackWords Essays 2015; (p. 5) The BlackWords Essays 2019;

In this essay Heiss discusses and explains the important role of anthologies in the creation of communities of writers and in acknowledging, consolidating and launching writing careers.

Writers on Country BlackWords : Writers on Country Anita Heiss , 2015 single work criticism
— Appears in: The BlackWords Essays 2015; (p. 3) The BlackWords Essays 2019;

In this essay Heiss not only illustrates the breakdown of stereotypes of what Indigenous relationship with land is, but she showcases the wealth of literature being penned nationally by writers who express the diversity of their experiences of 'country'. Whether it be their traditional lands, places they have chosen to relocate to; those that they or their families were removed to; places that people call home and/or connect to; and those who embrace a physical landscape. An historical, social and political space that renders them specifically and culturally significant to individuals, families and community.

Writers on Country BlackWords : Writers on Country Anita Heiss , 2015 single work criticism
— Appears in: The BlackWords Essays 2015; (p. 3) The BlackWords Essays 2019;

In this essay Heiss not only illustrates the breakdown of stereotypes of what Indigenous relationship with land is, but she showcases the wealth of literature being penned nationally by writers who express the diversity of their experiences of 'country'. Whether it be their traditional lands, places they have chosen to relocate to; those that they or their families were removed to; places that people call home and/or connect to; and those who embrace a physical landscape. An historical, social and political space that renders them specifically and culturally significant to individuals, families and community.

Indigenous Stories Told Collectively BlackWords : Indigenous Stories Told Collectively Anita Heiss , 2015 single work criticism
— Appears in: The BlackWords Essays 2015; (p. 5) The BlackWords Essays 2019;

In this essay Heiss discusses and explains the important role of anthologies in the creation of communities of writers and in acknowledging, consolidating and launching writing careers.

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