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Rightful Place: Uncovering the Truth About Australia's History

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Quarterly Essay 55:Rightful Place is a powerful and insightful book that uncovers the truth about Australia's history and the ongoing struggle for Aboriginal rights.

Written by award-winning author and journalist Stan Grant, Rightful Place is a deeply personal and moving account of the author's own journey to understand his country's past and present. Grant, a descendant of the Wiradjuri people, draws on his own experiences to shed light on the complex and often painful history of Aboriginal Australia.

Quarterly Essay 55 A Rightful Place: Race, Recognition and a More Complete Commonwealth

by Noel Pearson

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Rightful Place is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the real story of our nation. It is a book that will challenge your assumptions and make you rethink what you thought you knew about Australia's past and present.

A Personal Journey

Rightful Place is not just a history book. It is also a personal journey. Grant tells the story of his own family's experiences, from the early days of European settlement to the present day. He writes about the racism and discrimination that his family has faced, and the resilience and strength that they have shown in the face of adversity.

Grant's personal story is interwoven with the broader story of Aboriginal Australia. He writes about the stolen generation, the forced removal of Aboriginal children from their families, and the devastating impact that this policy has had on Aboriginal communities.

Grant also writes about the Aboriginal land rights movement, and the ongoing struggle for Aboriginal self-determination. He argues that Aboriginal people have a right to own and control their own land, and that this is essential for their cultural and economic survival.

A Call to Action

Rightful Place is not just a historical account. It is also a call to action. Grant argues that we need to confront the truth about our past if we want to build a better future for all Australians.

He calls on us to recognise Aboriginal rights, to return their land, and to give them a voice in the decisions that affect their lives.

Rightful Place is a powerful and moving book that will challenge your assumptions and make you rethink what you thought you knew about Australia's past and present. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the real story of our nation.