Bookrate

Immerse yourself in the poetry of one of Australiaisquo;s foremost Indigenous artists  My People is a compilation of the poetry of Oodgeroo, of the tribe Noonuccal, Custodian of the land Minjerribah. This collection of captivating poetry detailing the struggle of Australiaesquo;s Indigenous peoples is more relevant today than ever before.   While she passed away in 1993, Oodgeroo remains one of Australiaesquo;s most influential Aboriginal poets. Her poetry leaves little room to argue why that shouldnesquo;t be the case. Razor-sharp and incisive, while simultaneously haunting and beautiful, Oodgeroofsquo;s poems will enchant both young and old alike.   My People is a bewitching collection of Oodgeroo squo;s poems that belongs on the bookshelves of every art lover and anyone with an appreciation of the written word.