Tell Me Why by Archie Roach

Archie Roach

ISBN 10: 1760850160 / ISBN 13: 9781760850166

Published by by Simon & Schuster Australia, 2019

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Tell Me Why by Archie Roach
• Publisher: by Simon & Schuster Australia
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1760850160
• ISBN 13: 9781760850166
• Binding: Book, Hardcover
• Condition: Used

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Synopsis

A powerful memoir of a true Australian stolen child, musical and lyrical genius, and leader.Not many have lived as many lives as Archie Roach – stolen child, seeker, teenage alcoholic, lover, father, musical and lyrical genius, and leader – but it took him almost a lifetime to find out who he really was.Roach was only two years old when he was forcibly removed from his family. Brought up by a series of foster parents until his early teens, his world imploded when he received a letter that spoke of a life he had no memory of.In this intimate, moving and often shocking memoir, Archie’s story is an extraordinary odyssey through love and heartbreak, family and community, survival and renewal – and the healing power of music. Overcoming enormous odds to find his story and his people, Archie voices the joy, pain and hope he found on his path through song to become the legendary singer-songwriter and storyteller that he is today – beloved by fans worldwide.Tell Me Why is a stunning account of resilience and the strength of spirit – and of a great love story.Winner of the 2020 Indie Book of the Year Non-FictionWinner of the 2021 Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for Indigenous WritingShortlisted for the 2020 ABIA Biography Book of the YearShortlisted for the 2020 Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards, Non-FictionShortlisted for the Booksellers' Choice 2020 Book of the Year Awards, Non-Fiction Archie Roach was the 2020 VIC Australian of the Year' Tell Me Why is an extraordinary odyssey and offering. Archie has come through snares, pits and suffering to bring us an inspiring tale of survival, grace and generosity. This book should be in every school.' Paul Kelly‘Just like his early songs, Tell Me Why was written with empathy as its impetus and that intent shines through on every page. This is a phenomenal work by one of the most articulate and recognisable members of the Stolen Generations. It will be read, studied and discussed for many years to come.’ The Australian‘Beautiful, gut-wrenching and compelling memoir’ Sydney Morning Herald‘Archie’s deeply resonant voice sings out – of a broken country and a life renewed. The voice of Australia.’ Daniel Browning, ABC journalist and producer‘Roach is honest and humble in his oft-heartbreaking retelling of his search for identity, belonging and purpose’ Courier Mail‘Best book of 2019: Tell Me Why by Archie Roach, a beautifully written autobiography that captures one of the most remarkable lives in Australian music’ Weekend Australia