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'Dear Son shares heartfelt letters written by First Nations men about life, masculinity, love, culture and racism. Along with his own vivid and poignant prose and poetry, author and editor Thomas Mayor invites 12 contributors to write a letter to their son, father or nephew, bringing together a range of perspectives that offers the greatest celebration of First Nations manhood.
'This beautifully designed anthology comes at a time when First Nations peoples are starting to break free of derogatory stereotypes and find solace in their communities and cultures. Yet, each contributor also has one thing in common: they all have a relative who has been terribly wronged – enslaved, raped and dispossessed – because of their Aboriginality.
'Featuring letters from Stan Grant, Troy Cassar-Daley, John Liddle, Charlie King, Joe Williams, Yessie Mosby, Joel Bayliss, Daniel James, Jack Latimore, Daniel Morrison, Tim Sculthorpe and Blak Douglas.
'A gentle and loving book for families from anywhere in the world. Artwork by proud Kaurna/Ngarrindjeri/Narrunga/Italian Australian artist Tony Wilson, with illustrations and design by Gamilaraay designer Tristan Schultz of Relative Creative.' (Publication summary)
Contents
- Thomas Mayor, single work correspondence
- Stan Grant, single work correspondence
- Troy Cassar-Daley, single work correspondence
- Yessie Mosby, single work correspondence
- Charlie King, single work correspondence
- Blak Douglas, single work correspondence
- Daniel Morrison, single work correspondence
- Jack Latimore, single work correspondence
- Joel Bayliss, single work correspondence
- Johnny Liddle, single work correspondence
- Joe Williams, single work correspondence
- Daniel James, single work correspondence
- Tim Sculthorpe, single work correspondence
- Thomas Mayor, single work correspondence
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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[Review] Dear Son: Letters and Reflections from First Nations Fathers and Sons
2022
single work
review
— Appears in: Kalliope X , Autumn no. 2 2022;
— Review of Dear Son : Letters and Reflections from First Nations Fathers and Sons 2021 anthology correspondence'Parenting is a deconstructive process. It strips away the non-essential parts of you as you work to build a better human being with your child. In raising my two young sons, I constantly dismember and reassemble my own matter. Through this chaos of inner and outer scrutiny comes the essential elements: the purest building blocks I have to make a better version of me.' (Introduction)
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Book It In : Tara June Winch and Thomas Mayor
Paul Daley
(interviewer),
2022
23741234
2022
single work
podcast
interview
'Dear Son is a searing anthology of letters by First Nations fathers and sons. Two of Australia’s best authors discuss the tenderness and strength of Indigenous masculinity, in conversation with author and journalist Paul Daley.'
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[Review] Dear Son: Letters and Reflections from First Nations Fathers and Sons
2022
single work
review
— Appears in: Kalliope X , Autumn no. 2 2022;
— Review of Dear Son : Letters and Reflections from First Nations Fathers and Sons 2021 anthology correspondence'Parenting is a deconstructive process. It strips away the non-essential parts of you as you work to build a better human being with your child. In raising my two young sons, I constantly dismember and reassemble my own matter. Through this chaos of inner and outer scrutiny comes the essential elements: the purest building blocks I have to make a better version of me.' (Introduction)
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y
Book It In : Tara June Winch and Thomas Mayor
Paul Daley
(interviewer),
2022
23741234
2022
single work
podcast
interview
'Dear Son is a searing anthology of letters by First Nations fathers and sons. Two of Australia’s best authors discuss the tenderness and strength of Indigenous masculinity, in conversation with author and journalist Paul Daley.'
Awards
- 2022 highly commended New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards — Indigenous Writer's Prize
