Jack Charles
Born-Again Blakfella
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from Wish List failed.
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
Jack Charles
Buy Now for $21.99
No valid payment method on file.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
-
Narrated by:
-
Jack Charles
-
By:
-
Jack Charles
About this listen
Stolen from his mother and placed into institutional care when he was only a few months old, Uncle Jack was raised under the government's White Australia Policy. The loneliness and isolation he experienced during those years had a devastating impact on him that endured long after he reconnected with his Aboriginal roots and discovered his stolen identity. Even today he feels like an outsider, a loner, a fringe dweller.
In this honest and no-holds-barred memoir, Uncle Jack reveals the 'ups and downs of this crazy, drugged up, locked up, fucked up, and at times unbelievable life'. From his sideline as a cat burglar, battles with drug addiction and stints in prison to gracing the nation's stages and screens as he dazzled audiences with his big personality and acting prowess, he takes us through the most formative moments of his life.
By turns heartbreaking and hilarious, Jack Charles: Born-Again Blakfella is a candid and uplifting memoir from one of Australia's finest and most beloved actors.
©2019 Jack Charles (P)2019 Isis Publishing LtdWhat listeners say about Jack Charles
Average Customer RatingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Jeanette A.
- 17-03-2020
Awesome Experience Awesome Man
The way Jack has constructed the story of his life with his older Jack often explaining to us and the younger Jack the reality behind our ignorance while we wade through life. I could relate so well to his story, having spent 4 years in a catholic boarding school. He explains the regime of life in such institutions ever so well. To have him narrate it to me personally was a fantastic experience. Love you Jack.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Tom howe
- 10-10-2022
Uncle Jack’s life
I thoroughly enjoyed this book once I finished it. He was a naughty boy but never hurt anyone. He had so many second chances in life, a lot that others would not have had. In the end he turned out alright.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Essie
- 08-01-2021
A must read for all Australians!
A gem of a person- his work and stories like his are so vital to this country! Thank you Uncle Jack!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 01-07-2020
Absolutely wonderful - Uncle Jack is a treasure
A joyful telling of a painful past, told in Uncle Jack's beautiful voice. A poignant story of discrimination, racism and resilience. Highly enjoyed this book and highly recommend.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 19-01-2020
Absolutely Awesome
Thank you Uncle for talking us through your life's journey. An intriguing insight into a journey from a wandering boy not knowing who he was in a world which tried to deny him culture and his mob. Highly recommended.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Michelle O'S
- 21-04-2020
Outstanding story
loved Jack's story and telling of his struggle to find out who he is. great performance too
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Jamie Shaw
- 14-09-2022
Amazing!
Jack Charles is an example of an incredible human being. His honesty and his willingness to share the details of his life is refreshing and I didn't want this book to end. Sadly, Uncle Jack passed away just after i’d finished his book but I'm a better person for reading his story.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Tim proust
- 23-09-2022
10 outta 10
Every Australian should have to read this.
can't explain, don't do reviews.
This story, and Jack Charles, is just, brutal, beautiful, resilient, respectful, full of love, grace blah blah blah
An amazing listen, what a voice!
An important listen too, for ALL Australians
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 24-09-2022
Jack Charles the legend
I'm glad I chose to listen to this book so I can hear the unmistakable voice of Jack Charles now that he is no longer with us. What a life he led!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Toby Eccles
- 02-02-2023
What a huge life journey
Uncle Jack tells his own story in an always entertaining yarn. Sometimes I was laughing out loud, sometimes I was gripped by the adventures of his exploits, sometimes I was saddened, sometimes filled with righteous anger, but his storytelling kept me gripped from start to finish. What a life. Respect.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!