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A review by gabrielavmarques
Lies, Damned Lies: A personal exploration of the impact of colonisation by Claire G. Coleman
4.0
A thought-provoking and passionate non-fiction book about the effects of the colonial construction of Australia, its myths, its truths, and its still very real and present effects.
Very well-written and with clear and engaging prose, I enjoyed reading and educating myself on Aboriginal culture, care for Country and their true roles, struggles and victories.
It is really hard to rate and review such a deeply personal book, with such an important subject matter, which I was completely ignorant about. I did feel that some sentences and things claimed as absolute truth don't have a source, and that can hinder the argumentation and weaken the book.
However, it was a great experience, intense, emotional, and instructive.
Very well-written and with clear and engaging prose, I enjoyed reading and educating myself on Aboriginal culture, care for Country and their true roles, struggles and victories.
It is really hard to rate and review such a deeply personal book, with such an important subject matter, which I was completely ignorant about. I did feel that some sentences and things claimed as absolute truth don't have a source, and that can hinder the argumentation and weaken the book.
However, it was a great experience, intense, emotional, and instructive.