Marrul: Aboriginal identity and the fight for rights
Rewritten Book Description:
What does it mean to pursue reconciliation and truth-telling in Australia, and how can justice be achieved for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?
In this powerful and intimate book, Inala Cooper draws from her own life and the experiences of her family to explore the ongoing impact of colonisation from the 1940s to the present. Through deeply personal stories, she reflects on the resilience of her Elders, the privileges and challenges she faces as an Aboriginal woman today, and the complex nature of identity and belonging.
Inala offers a first-hand perspective on racism, power, and systemic inequality, while highlighting the role of community and culture in navigating an increasingly individualised society. Her reflections span key moments in her life, exploring how human rights are contested, defended, and sometimes denied.
Supported by her family, ancestors, and academic work, Inala challenges harmful stereotypes and outdated views of what it means to be Aboriginal. She calls for the redistribution of power, genuine reconciliation, and the need for truth-telling as essential steps toward justice.
Thoughtful and moving, this book invites readers into Inala’s world—one shaped by connection to Country, the strength of community, and the ever-shifting presence of Marrul, the changing wind.
Format: paperback, 89 pages
ISBN: 9781922633248
Dimensions: 175x112x9mm
Weight: 150g
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