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Lies, Damned Lies: A personal exploration of the impact of colonisation by Claire G. Coleman
potplant's review against another edition
"You have been infected with the viral truth pass it on."
Honest and expertly crafted, a must read.
Honest and expertly crafted, a must read.
rhiannem's review against another edition
challenging
informative
medium-paced
5.0
Chapters are individual essays and articles. There's lots of repetition but it's important.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Colonisation
numbat's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
This book is about the colonisation of Australia and all the lies that support it. It highlights the propaganda and miss-information in the education system and deconstructs why. I remember getting into trouble at school in the 80s for questioning the assertion that James Cook was a part of the first fleet. This is an important area of study and this book adds to it greatly.
alanaw's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
vezreads's review
challenging
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
This is such a damn good book! I enjoyed it immensely, I learnt so much about Australia's history. Fantastic!
thebrashbookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. This is a deeply moving book with a great deal of truth that was at times surprising, and at others horrifying. My only criticism is that I felt at times the author talked in circles a little and I found myself feeling a little lost here and there. I commend the calling out of lies, and found this is a valuable addition to the discussion on Treaty and an Aboriginal voice.
theunrealerin's review against another edition
5.0
Claire G. Coleman is a phenomenal and essential blak voice. She challenges, engages and gifts us with insight and a call to action.