Doris begins with the historic migration of her Mardu ancestors from the West Australian desert to the cattle stations and settlements on its fringes." "Generations later, living in the workers' camp with her family on Balfour Downs Station, three-year-old Doris' life is forever changed when she is removed by the authorities to Moore River Native Settlement. This institution, for children judged as identifiably of mixed race, was the place Molly had so famously escaped from a decade before." The life of an institutional orphan, as seen through the eyes of a child, is movingly revealed. In contrast are lighthearted incidents when young Doris' vitality and independence test the patience of the staff. Leaving behind the regimentation of assigned routines and endless regulations, Doris goes to Perth to train as a nurse's aide but the racist culture of an institutional upbringing leaves an indelible mistrust of her own people. This is the obstacle she has to overcome when as a wife and mother she makes the courageous but difficult choice to find her mother and father, and to begin the journey to reclaim her Mardu heritage.

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A bonus! And not just any book. I watch the film Rabbit Proof Fence with my students every year, thus I know the story like the back of my hand. Never read the book, though.... And just like that, I have the sequel in my hands. Love it.

I had high expectations about this book since I love The Rabbit Proof Fence. However, this book did not live up to the expectations. I found the authors voice quite dull, this is supposed to be based on her own story, yet I found Doris Pilkington to be remote and not really involved in her own story. The book is written in third person, and I always think it is strange when people use this when describing themselves or their own life.
Her relationship with Gerry (her husband) is also strangely described. On one page he is described as a caring, loving father and a considerate husband, whilst on the next page her has a negative attitude and has hurtful comments towards his wife.
The book does describe some of the aspects of the Stolen Generation, how the government tried to raise them to despise their own people and costumes. How may families and lives did get ruined? I have absolutely no idea, I only know it is way to many.

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