Welcome to My Country
Nonfiction | Book | YA | Published in 2021
209
Book • Nonfiction
Arnhem Land, Australia • Contemporary
2021
YA
12+ years
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
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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.
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.
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209
Book • Nonfiction
Arnhem Land, Australia • Contemporary
2021
YA
12+ years
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