{"product_id":"the-elders-by-dan-bourchier","title":"The Elders by Dan Bourchier","description":"\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e.cs1EFB4FB{12pt;font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:italic;Times New Roman;} .cs3270F94{margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0pt} .cs97DFFCB{12pt;font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;Times New Roman;} .cs982313B{12pt;font-weight:bold;color:#000000;font-style:normal;Times New Roman;}\u003c\/style\u003e\r\n\t\r\n\t\u003cp class=\"cs3270F94\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003e'An inspiration to our future generations.' - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs982313B\"\u003eKaran Hayward\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'An incredible and valuable piece of work.' - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs982313B\"\u003eDana Morse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs1EFB4FB\"\u003eThe Elders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a powerful and evocative journey through the heart of First Nations Australia. In these pages we're invited to sit down, listen to and learn from the keepers of the world's oldest living culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcross vast and rugged landscapes - from smoke-hazed Warumungu Country to the ancient songlines of the Larrakia people and the islands of the Torres Strait - this book gathers the voices of some of Country's most respected story-holders: custodians of inherited wisdom and the very soul of the land.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough intimate conversations with Dan Bourchier, we meet Elders such as Aunty Valda Napurrula Shannon Warntaparri, Uncle Ross Jakamarra Williams and Aunty Gail Mabo, and explore the profound interconnectedness of Country, language, kinship and the environment. Each reflects upon the unique perspectives, opportunities, and challenges First Nations peoples face today. More than a collection of stories, this is a vital call for truth-telling, healing and the urgent preservation of culture in the face of a changing world. These Elders share the pain of past displacement and loss. They also point the way to a better future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith grace, resilience and deep spiritual authority, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs1EFB4FB\"\u003eThe Elders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoffers a rare glimpse into the heart of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership. It teaches that only by listening to the land and those who speak for it, can we truly understand our place in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs1EFB4FB\"\u003ePraise for The Elders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Generous in story and wisdom, the Elders show - through Dan's careful retelling - how kinship, responsibility, language and Country guide their leadership.' - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs982313B\"\u003eInala Cooper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A really inspiring, uplifting book.' - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs982313B\"\u003eLarissa Behrendt AO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A gift to people interested in better understanding our history.' - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs982313B\"\u003eAnnie White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A fantastic piece of work.' - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs982313B\"\u003ePaul Stewart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Their stories are deep, raw and powerful, staying with you long after you put down the pages.' - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs982313B\"\u003eSolua Middleton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Kangaroo Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594867015768,"sku":"9781761561511","price":37.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/8343\/1000\/files\/9781761561511_1.jpg?v=1790836299","url":"https:\/\/redkangaroobooks.au\/products\/the-elders-by-dan-bourchier","provider":"Red Kangaroo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}