Rabbit-Proof Fence - BOOKRAY -
Registered by YowlYY on 9/16/2003
53 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 101 by 
LeishaCamden
at To the next participant in Bookring/Bookray, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- Canada on Tuesday, November 6, 2007
LeishaCamden at To the next participant in Bookring/Bookray, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- Canada on Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Released 16 yrs ago (11/6/2007 UTC) at To the next participant in Bookring/Bookray, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- Canada
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I finally got this in the mail today to itch2stitch in England. One more leg on a loong journey for a little book. Amazing. Thanks again to everyone and especially to YowlYY. :-)
I finally got this in the mail today to itch2stitch in England. One more leg on a loong journey for a little book. Amazing. Thanks again to everyone and especially to YowlYY. :-)
Just received in the post - many thanks to LeishaCamden. Next on my list ;)
Not a lot different from previous entries - a quick read. I enjoyed it, found it complemented the film version well, and added background that I appreciated. I don't share the views of the last reader - feel the book was simply written, and this reflects the lifestyle of the characters. The typos/grammatical errors, were, I beleive, a way to help us undderstand how the girls would have spoken. I'd certainly recommend the book.vWaiting to hear from the next in line before I can send it back on its journey.
Quick update after I've announced an extension to this well travelled ray. So far, the following bookcrossers would like to read the book and browse the postcards:
Beebarf (UK)
AnglersRest (UK)
Annodyne (UK)
katrinat (UK)
Tanamo (UK, ships intl)
Martinburo (UK)
CaterinaAnna (UK, ships everywhere)
KiwiinEngland (UK and Ireland, offered to carry book to Ireland ;-) )
hjo (Ireland)
lara-aine (Ireland, ships Eu)
Nut (Ireland, ships Eu)
Wijntje (Netherlands, ships Eu)asked to be skipped
Bilbi (France, ships everywhere)
YowlYY (UK) - just to inspect what has been added to this ray :) (thanks to KiwiinEngland for the suggestion!)<-- the book is here!
LisaGriffith (USA, ships everywhere)
I shall give it a few more days, and then sort the list in order to avoid unnecessary international shippings.
For now, a big thank you to you all who participated and took such good care of my little book. :)
Beebarf (UK)
AnglersRest (UK)
Annodyne (UK)
katrinat (UK)
Tanamo (UK, ships intl)
Martinburo (UK)
CaterinaAnna (UK, ships everywhere)
KiwiinEngland (UK and Ireland, offered to carry book to Ireland ;-) )
hjo (Ireland)
lara-aine (Ireland, ships Eu)
Nut (Ireland, ships Eu)
Wijntje (Netherlands, ships Eu)asked to be skipped
Bilbi (France, ships everywhere)
YowlYY (UK) - just to inspect what has been added to this ray :) (thanks to KiwiinEngland for the suggestion!)<-- the book is here!
LisaGriffith (USA, ships everywhere)
I shall give it a few more days, and then sort the list in order to avoid unnecessary international shippings.
For now, a big thank you to you all who participated and took such good care of my little book. :)
Journal Entry 105 by beeofgoodcheer from Stowmarket, Suffolk United Kingdom on Sunday, January 20, 2008
This well travelled book is now here with me, complete with postcards and travel brochures!
Journal Entry 106 by beeofgoodcheer from Stowmarket, Suffolk United Kingdom on Thursday, May 1, 2008
I'm sorry I kept it so long, but this book is now going to travel again.
I was a little underwhelmed by it, to be honest. Although I wodner if that's a cultural thing, in that European and Aboriginal story telling styles are different?
Part of me thinks it's important for oppressed people to tell their own stories, but then part of me wishes for a ghost writer to sharpen things up ... I think the film touched me more, but I'm glad I read this.
Will be mailing to the next reader today, 1 May.
I was a little underwhelmed by it, to be honest. Although I wodner if that's a cultural thing, in that European and Aboriginal story telling styles are different?
Part of me thinks it's important for oppressed people to tell their own stories, but then part of me wishes for a ghost writer to sharpen things up ... I think the film touched me more, but I'm glad I read this.
Will be mailing to the next reader today, 1 May.
Journal Entry 107 by beeofgoodcheer at Bookring in Mail, Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, May 1, 2008
Released 15 yrs ago (5/1/2008 UTC) at Bookring in Mail, Bookring -- Controlled Releases
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Arrived today with a super collection of leaflets & postcards.
What an incrediably inspiring book, to which I've mixed reactions. This is a story about a bit of history and a lot of the emotions shared by others on this ring are to be expected as we are looking at an historical fact with modern views, that does not make it right or wrong, but we can not change what happened but learn from it.
I've not watched the DVD, but am just about to add it to my Amazon wish rentals list. I wanted to read the book first before watching it.
Just about to PM Annodyne then get the book moving again. SOrry to have had it for so long, life does get in the way of my reading! Fabulous collection of postcards and leaflets. I've added to the bagful!
I've not watched the DVD, but am just about to add it to my Amazon wish rentals list. I wanted to read the book first before watching it.
Just about to PM Annodyne then get the book moving again. SOrry to have had it for so long, life does get in the way of my reading! Fabulous collection of postcards and leaflets. I've added to the bagful!
I have now got the address for Annodyne, so in the post on Monday 21st July. Happy Reading!
This nice little package was waiting for me when I got home from a few days away at the weekend. I've had fun with the postcards etc, rediscovering places I've been to, and finding out about many others that I haven't. Book is already in my bag ready to be read on the way to work tomorrow.
I seem to have had this book for ages, and it's only just now that I've been able to finish it. I had been looking forward to it being my turn to read it as I was really moved and inspired by the film, and expected the book to have the same impact. To tell the truth, given that it is so short and not a difficult read, I found it quite hard to get into, and it didn't hold my interest as I'd hoped. The achievement of those children is amazing- how many miles was it in how many weeks? I'm not even very sure. Although it must be mentioned somewhere, the style of the book seems all very matter-of-fact, as if to play down the endurance aspect of that tremendous walk across Australia. I really did like the last "where are they now" chapter though, which emphasized that Molly, Gracie and Daisy later did all the things one might expect; work, marry, have children and grandchildren, and that every life, however otherwise ordinary, has extraordinary potential.
I've been in contact with katrinat recently, so have her address. I'm hoping to get to the Post Office in a couple of days to post this on to her.
I've been in contact with katrinat recently, so have her address. I'm hoping to get to the Post Office in a couple of days to post this on to her.
Journal Entry 113 by katrinat from Southend-on-Sea, Essex United Kingdom on Thursday, August 28, 2008
Arrived today, the postcards are leaflets are wonderful, was a shock to see them all in the envelope. I shall have to try and see if I can find an interesting postcard to add into the mix.
I have 2 books to read before this, but should get to it in a week or so.
Thanks for sharing everyone
I have 2 books to read before this, but should get to it in a week or so.
Thanks for sharing everyone
Journal Entry 114 by katrinat from Southend-on-Sea, Essex United Kingdom on Tuesday, September 23, 2008
This has taken me longer than expected, as life has got in the way. I should be read and ready to send out by the weekend.
Journal Entry 115 by katrinat from Southend-on-Sea, Essex United Kingdom on Sunday, September 28, 2008
Hmmm.... this book didn't really do it for me, the journey was kind of a rush and I never felt their struggle was well explained.
The cards and stuff inside the package was great though. Will get posted Tuesday
posted on 30.09.08
The cards and stuff inside the package was great though. Will get posted Tuesday
posted on 30.09.08
This book arrived safely yesterday. I've seen and enjoyed the film and now look forward to reading the book though I have two ring books and a ray in front of it so it will have to wait a while. I've already added a postcard to the pile enclosed though and look forward to reading those also.
Journal Entry 117 by Tanamo from Hinckley, Leicestershire United Kingdom on Monday, October 13, 2008
I took me two evenings to read this short book and I agree that its rather simplistic in style but then it is a book that was primarily aimed at children.
What those three girls achieved is amazing and I think the book expresses this so much better than the film and I too was pleased to read that they went on to marry and raise families of their own.
Will pm Martinburo now for his address so I can get this book and its accompanying package on its way again.
What those three girls achieved is amazing and I think the book expresses this so much better than the film and I too was pleased to read that they went on to marry and raise families of their own.
Will pm Martinburo now for his address so I can get this book and its accompanying package on its way again.
Journal Entry 118 by Tanamo from Hinckley, Leicestershire United Kingdom on Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Mailed to Martinburo today.
Sorry about the delay. This arrived while I was on holidays, and I've been really busy since coming back. I did manage to read it, though.
I didn't like it much. The first third about the white settlement of Australia bored me. I know that our ancestors did terrible things to our ancestors, but this account of it left me cold. And I thought the English was simply horrible. As far as I can tell, DP is a native speaker of English, but even if not, a good editing of this book could have at least removed the grammatical errors. Then I thought that conversations where all the nouns are Mardujara and the rest of the words are English make for stressful reading, particularly since the conversations are between aborigines, so if you're going to translate the conversation anyway, why not translate all of it?
Since I was irritated anyway, an additional minor irritation was the inaccuracy of the back cover: "After regular stays in solitary confinement", in fact, only one afternoon is described between their arrival and their escape, "The girls headed for the nearby rabbit proof fence", in fact, that was roughly the half-way point.
I've asked CaterinaAnna for her address.
Sent it off 10 December.
I didn't like it much. The first third about the white settlement of Australia bored me. I know that our ancestors did terrible things to our ancestors, but this account of it left me cold. And I thought the English was simply horrible. As far as I can tell, DP is a native speaker of English, but even if not, a good editing of this book could have at least removed the grammatical errors. Then I thought that conversations where all the nouns are Mardujara and the rest of the words are English make for stressful reading, particularly since the conversations are between aborigines, so if you're going to translate the conversation anyway, why not translate all of it?
Since I was irritated anyway, an additional minor irritation was the inaccuracy of the back cover: "After regular stays in solitary confinement", in fact, only one afternoon is described between their arrival and their escape, "The girls headed for the nearby rabbit proof fence", in fact, that was roughly the half-way point.
I've asked CaterinaAnna for her address.
Sent it off 10 December.
Journal Entry 120 by Caterinaanna from Coventry, West Midlands United Kingdom on Thursday, January 1, 2009
This did actually arrive before Christmas, but things got a wee bit rushed so apology number one is for not journalling it sooner. Apology number two is for not liking it more - I wanted to, but I join the ranks of those who think it was somewhat dry and underwritten: the feat of the girls was amazing, but it occupied too little of the book and had too many gaps. For once the film was better, far more moving and atmospheric. The history was interesting, but I would have liked more about the trek.
Will PM KiwiinEngland and get this moving as soon as I've dug out a postcard or two to add to the collection.
Will PM KiwiinEngland and get this moving as soon as I've dug out a postcard or two to add to the collection.
Journal Entry 121 by Caterinaanna at Coventry, West Midlands United Kingdom on Sunday, January 4, 2009
Released 15 yrs ago (1/4/2009 UTC) at Coventry, West Midlands United Kingdom
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Parcelled up and ready to get a label put on it tomorrow (my printer isn't working).
Parcelled up and ready to get a label put on it tomorrow (my printer isn't working).
Arrived safely this morning. Thanks for sending it on.
Firstly – the pamphlets that accompany this book did not arrive, someone must have ditched them along the way. There are still loads of really good postcards though.
I think I felt a lot like Leishacamden about this book. It was an interesting story poorly executed.
The description on the back does not fit the story inside…on the back it describes the abuse the girls suffered at the school, but in the story they just seemed to be at the school for one or two rather uneventful days. Also on the back it describes how they survived their walk through the outback while encountering hostile whites, but in the story the whites they approach give them food and clothing and are not hostile.
I did find it sad that the aboriginal people seemed to have become beggars in their own land. Despite the girls knowing how to catch and eat bush tucker they were more excited by lard and damper and sweet tea they were given or stole along the way.
The way the girls spoke to each other I think was accurately shown, and I really enjoyed the description of how they built shelters and found food.
I will be passing this on to the next reader at the Dublin bookcrossing meet up.
I think I felt a lot like Leishacamden about this book. It was an interesting story poorly executed.
The description on the back does not fit the story inside…on the back it describes the abuse the girls suffered at the school, but in the story they just seemed to be at the school for one or two rather uneventful days. Also on the back it describes how they survived their walk through the outback while encountering hostile whites, but in the story the whites they approach give them food and clothing and are not hostile.
I did find it sad that the aboriginal people seemed to have become beggars in their own land. Despite the girls knowing how to catch and eat bush tucker they were more excited by lard and damper and sweet tea they were given or stole along the way.
The way the girls spoke to each other I think was accurately shown, and I really enjoyed the description of how they built shelters and found food.
I will be passing this on to the next reader at the Dublin bookcrossing meet up.
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I will be passing this on to the next on the list when we meet up on Tuesday the 17th.
I will be passing this on to the next on the list when we meet up on Tuesday the 17th.
Received as part of bookray, thanks Gillian.
Will read asap and pass it on.
Will read asap and pass it on.
Picked up book and accompanying postcards at dublin meetup.
Fascinating to learn about the history of how aboriganals were treated so badly in their own country. I'm going to rent the movie and watch it.
The postcards are great.
Bringing to next meetup to pass it on.
Fascinating to learn about the history of how aboriganals were treated so badly in their own country. I'm going to rent the movie and watch it.
The postcards are great.
Bringing to next meetup to pass it on.
Given to me by Helod because the next person on the list was not at the BC meeting.
Not a brilliant read but a fascinating story none the less. I saw the video ages ago and i think i enjoyed this better. Having said that, i think everybody should read this book to highlight the awful treatment of the Aborigines in Australia.
Hope to pass it on to the next person on the list tonight. Thanks to Yowlyy for releasing. (just a suggestion....but due to the fact that the book now contains numerous postcards from around the world maybe Yowlyy might like to get the book back so that she can read the postcards.)
Not a brilliant read but a fascinating story none the less. I saw the video ages ago and i think i enjoyed this better. Having said that, i think everybody should read this book to highlight the awful treatment of the Aborigines in Australia.
Hope to pass it on to the next person on the list tonight. Thanks to Yowlyy for releasing. (just a suggestion....but due to the fact that the book now contains numerous postcards from around the world maybe Yowlyy might like to get the book back so that she can read the postcards.)
It is great to read all your JEs - can you believe it, this book will have been travelling for 6 years in October, and gathering a great amount of "souvenirs" from every place it visited. This is just fantastic!
It has been two years since the book came to visit me before hopping off to other destinations, and I would love to see what else has joined the shipment - thanks so much Roxy4 for the suggestion! May I suggest from my part to let the book complete the European leg of the journey before coming back to me in Nottingham? I will be then more than happy to send it to the US to the currently last reader on the list. In fact, I may post on the forum and seek for more readers then...
It has been two years since the book came to visit me before hopping off to other destinations, and I would love to see what else has joined the shipment - thanks so much Roxy4 for the suggestion! May I suggest from my part to let the book complete the European leg of the journey before coming back to me in Nottingham? I will be then more than happy to send it to the US to the currently last reader on the list. In fact, I may post on the forum and seek for more readers then...
Apologies for the delay journalling. Will start it soon.
Like many others, I found the writing style disengaging, especially towards the end - there was no sense of climax when they got home, which lead me to believe for a while that they were about to be immediately recaptured. But no, it just carried on and sort of petered out. I wonder is it because of the author's journalism background? Or maybe I'm just to used to fiction. And being related to someone with a story doesn't automatically make you a good writer. Also, I feel I can believe the details more - they're likely there because they happened, not for dramatic effect.
The beginning was interesting, with the different views of the white people in the different generations. And the girls journey is very impressive.
I've contacted lara-aine, who is listed before me, but I don't see any mention of her wanting to be skipped.
The beginning was interesting, with the different views of the white people in the different generations. And the girls journey is very impressive.
I've contacted lara-aine, who is listed before me, but I don't see any mention of her wanting to be skipped.
Journal Entry 131 by nut at Exchange/Trade, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, September 3, 2009
Released 14 yrs ago (9/2/2009 UTC) at Exchange/Trade, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
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Finally posted to bilbi. Sorry for the delay!
Wijntje asked to be skipped.
Finally posted to bilbi. Sorry for the delay!
Wijntje asked to be skipped.
Wow !
I received this book today !
I'm almost speechless !!!
So many readers so far !!!!
Thanks for sharing
Cheers to you all
\o/
I received this book today !
I'm almost speechless !!!
So many readers so far !!!!
Thanks for sharing
Cheers to you all
\o/
I'm always amazed by the simplicity of the writing of such a book.
True-story tellers are so "simple" in the way they write of their experience.
There is no pride, only facts. They suffered from hunger, from pain, but this was it. They could still smile at the nature they discovered. You know what I mean.
They were only children and they survived. As a reader, one can only wonder if one could have done the same.
True-story tellers are so "simple" in the way they write of their experience.
There is no pride, only facts. They suffered from hunger, from pain, but this was it. They could still smile at the nature they discovered. You know what I mean.
They were only children and they survived. As a reader, one can only wonder if one could have done the same.
I finally made it to the post office to collect a batch of mail that didn't go through the letterbox while I was away for work, and found this!
You all are just amazing: the tiny book was accompanied by a huge amount of cards and flyers, notes and greetings coming from all corners of the bookcrossing world, and it is absolutely stunning! The book and companions made it through so many mail shipments (there must be something going with a saint protector of a "book on the run" about "girls on the run"!) and here it is with me again :))
Thank you again to you all who made this - I counted 54 people so far, and LisaGriffith in the US will be 55... I will keep this with me for a few days and try to extend the ray even further, hopefully we'll manage to make it the best travelled book on a controlled release tour on Bookcrossing :)
You all are just amazing: the tiny book was accompanied by a huge amount of cards and flyers, notes and greetings coming from all corners of the bookcrossing world, and it is absolutely stunning! The book and companions made it through so many mail shipments (there must be something going with a saint protector of a "book on the run" about "girls on the run"!) and here it is with me again :))
Thank you again to you all who made this - I counted 54 people so far, and LisaGriffith in the US will be 55... I will keep this with me for a few days and try to extend the ray even further, hopefully we'll manage to make it the best travelled book on a controlled release tour on Bookcrossing :)
