Synopsis
Billy is drifting, looking for a place to land. A young school teacher, he arrives in Australia's remote far north in search of his own history, his Aboriginality, and his future. He finds himself in a region of abundance and beauty but also of conflict, dispossession and dislocation. On the desperate frontier between cultures, Billy must find his place of belonging.
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"A superb novel, original in conception and wonderfully evocative." --"Australian"
"A timeless Australian novel . . . Rich in language, and ultimately uplifting, "True Country" explores issues of cultural heritage and identity that are [still] relevant today." --"West Australian", Perth
"This vital, often lyrical and always uncompromising novel marks an impressive debut." --"Australian Book Review"
About the Author
Kim Scott was born in 1957 and grew up on the south coast of Western Australia. He began writing for publication when he became a teacher of English and his first novel, True Country, was published in 1993 by Fremantle Press. His novel Benang: from the Heart won the 2000 Miles Franklin Award. He has had poetry and short stories published in a number of anthologies and now lives in Fremantle with his wife and two children.
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