Swallow the Air - Tara June Winch
Swallow the Air - Tara June Winch
This is a powerful, emotionally charged coming of age novel that traces one young woman’s search for belonging and identity against the backdrop of contemporary Australia.
After the sudden death of her mother, teenager May Gibson and her brother Billy are left adrift in a world that seems to reject them. While Billy follows a destructive path, May sets out on her own physical journey from the New South Wales coast to the far north, and inwardly toward a deeper understanding of her Aboriginal heritage and her place in the world.
This is a beautiful novel that works at uncovering the lingering impact of racism, loss, displacement and cultural disconnection, as well as the resilience and connection that can be found in community and memory. The themes of family, identity, trauma and hope have made it a classic of contemporary Australian literature.
A must read!
Format: Hardback
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Page count: 198
ISBN: 9780702235214
Origin: Australia
Condition: WELL LOVED
Condition Notes
NEW
Unread. No markings, creases or wear. Essentially as new.
NEAR NEW
Looks unread or very lightly read. No obvious flaws.
VERY GOOD
Gently read. May show light shelf wear or a faint crease, but clean and solid
WELL LOVED
Clearly read and enjoyed. May include creases, small marks or edge wear. Still perfectly readable and held together
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