The White Girl by Tony Birch
"The White Girl" is a poignant narrative that explores the struggles and resilience of an Aboriginal woman, Odette Brown, who is raising her spirited granddaughter, Sissy, in a small Australian town during the era of the oppressive Protection Acts. These laws grant the government control over the lives of Indigenous people. The story intensifies when a new, menacing local policeman threatens to remove Sissy from Odette's care, fearing that her heritage will lead her to a life of disadvantage. Determined to protect her granddaughter from being taken into state custody, Odette embarks on a desperate journey to secure Sissy's safety and preserve their familial bonds against the backdrop of systemic racism and discrimination.
The 8920th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2019
- Nationality
- Australian
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 272
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 19th on 30 Best Australian books of the 21st century (Readings)
- This is the Canon: Decolonize Your Bookshelves in 50 Books (This is the Canon(Book))