Silva, Marlee,

My tidda, my sister : stories of strength and resilience from Australia's first women / Stories of strength and resilience from Australia's first women. Marlee Silva ; artwork by Rachael Sarra ; foreword by Leah Purcell. - xxv, 165 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (page 161).

My Tidda, My Sister shares the experiences of many Indigenous women and girls, brought together by author and host of the Tiddas 4 Tiddas podcast, Marlee Silva. The voices of First Nations' women that Marlee weaves through the book provide a rebuttal to the idea that 'you can't be what you can't see'. For non-Indigenous women, it demonstrates the diversity of what success can look like and offers an insight into the lives of their Indigenous sisters and peers. Featuring colourful artwork by artist Rachael Sarra, this book is a celebration of the Indigenous female experience through truth-telling. Some stories are heart-warming, while others shine a light on the terrible realities for many Australian Indigenous women, both in the past and in the present. But what they all share is the ability to inspire and empower, creating a sisterhood for all Australian women.

9781741177114


Aboriginal Australians, Treatment of.
Women, Torres Strait Islander--Anecdotes.
Women, Torres Strait Islander--Social conditions.
Women, Aboriginal Australian--Anecdotes.
Women, Aboriginal Australian--Social conditions.


Australia--Social life and customs.

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