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ozsonja's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
albertiny's review against another edition
5.0
A story told in such a captivating way, that only teaching for the tissue box could break its spell. Thank you Uncle Archie, for sharing your life, your work & your spirit with readers.
essjay1's review against another edition
5.0
A beautiful memoir. The audiobook is fantastic as Roach narrates and also plays a song at the beginning of some chapters. He definitely knows how to tell a story. I can’t remember being quite so moved by a story.
maddelpop's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Alcoholism
Minor: Violence and Domestic abuse
thecurbau's review against another edition
5.0
While reading the book is great, I strongly recommend listening to the audiobook. You sit at a kitchen table with Archie as he narrates his story, the sound of birds chirping in the distance. He also plays songs and guitar riffs. It's immersive and even more powerful. Thank you Uncle Archie for sharing your stories.
steverrread's review against another edition
5.0
Tell Me Why is a stunning account of resilience and the strength of spirit ... and of a love story.
Its an autobiography and provides insight of the current topic of the Aboriginal history of Australia told by an Aboriginal.
I heard the audio version. This unusual and special audio production features acoustic samplings from the songs featured, throughout the book, and, at the beginning of each chapter. This provided insight and the background of his music. Apart from Archie being a talented musician, he is an articulate member of the Stolen Generation. I quote the Australian: "this is a phenomenal work by one of the most articulate and recognizable members of the Stolen Generations."
Its an autobiography and provides insight of the current topic of the Aboriginal history of Australia told by an Aboriginal.
I heard the audio version. This unusual and special audio production features acoustic samplings from the songs featured, throughout the book, and, at the beginning of each chapter. This provided insight and the background of his music. Apart from Archie being a talented musician, he is an articulate member of the Stolen Generation. I quote the Australian: "this is a phenomenal work by one of the most articulate and recognizable members of the Stolen Generations."