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Dedication: I would like to dedicate this book to my children - Tricia, Helen, Greg, Annette, Gary and to my grandchildren - in the hope that they will carry the spirit of our Aboriginal and Celtic ancestors into the future. A special thank you to all who have struggled with me to bring this book to fruition.
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Author's note: A River Dreaming is closely linked to my own personal story of dislocation from culture and loss of identity. Imagine the relief I felt to discover that 'I am an Australian Aboriginal!' Like the platypus I have struggled! I have decided and I know who I am. Source Back cover.
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'Inspired by platypus myth stories in This is the Dreaming and Aboriginal Myths, Legends and Fables (1993)'. Source: Back cover.
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The creation story of the Platypus...is a story that I find particularly moving and touching. I believe that Betty (Pike) has found her totem and in finding her totem was able to discover other parts and meanings of her amazing life journey.' Richard J Frankland. Source: Cover verso.
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Dedication: (p.31) What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what what lies within us. R. W. Emerson
Contents
* Contents derived from the
Thornbury,
Preston - Northcote area,
Melbourne - North,
Melbourne,
Victoria,:Aboriginal Catholic Ministry
, 2007 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
- Elizabeth (Betty) Pike, single work autobiography (p. 32-33)
- River Dreamingi"Let us treasure our rivers, waterways", single work poetry (p. 36)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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A Personal Story of Dislocation and Loss
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 10 September no. 434 2008; (p. 46)
— Review of A River Dreaming 2007 single work life story
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A Personal Story of Dislocation and Loss
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 10 September no. 434 2008; (p. 46)
— Review of A River Dreaming 2007 single work life story
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