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Welcome to My Country

Laklak Burarrwanga
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Welcome to My Country

Nonfiction | Book | YA | Published in 2021

Book Brief

Laklak Burarrwanga

Welcome to My Country

Nonfiction | Book | YA | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

209

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Arnhem Land, Australia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12+ years

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Welcome to My Country by Laklak Burarrwanga, coauthored with Dr. Sarah Wright, Dr. Sandie Suchet-Pearson, Kate Lloyd, and Burarrwanga's sisters and daughter, invites readers to the Aboriginal community of Bawaka in northern Australia. Through eight chapters, the book explores aspects of Yolngu culture, including water, hunting, astronomy, kinship, and farming, intertwining these themes with Burarrwanga's personal experiences and advocacy for Aboriginal rights.

Informative

Inspirational

Contemplative

Serene

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.4

57 ratings

89%

Loved it

7%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Laklak Burarrwanga’s Welcome to My Country gains praise for vividly capturing the essence of Indigenous Australian culture and landscapes through personal storytelling, though some readers feel the narrative is fragmented. The book’s immersive descriptions and heartfelt insights strongly resonate, making it a meaningful read despite occasional structural issues.

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Who Should Read Welcome to My Country?

A reader who values indigenous perspectives, cultural heritage, and environmental stewardship will be captivated by Laklak Burarrwanga's Welcome to My Country. Comparable to readers of Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer, this book offers profound insights into the symbiotic relationship between land and people.

4.4

57 ratings

89%

Loved it

7%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

209

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Arnhem Land, Australia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12+ years

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