Awesome read

This is a great story so very well narrated by Shavaughn Ruakere and Jim Moriarty. Made me think a lot about how much potential for harm and good individuals have.

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Enthralling

I could not wait to listen to more of this novel. I highly recommend it.

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A must read for all Pāheka

I loved this book and feel sad it has ended. I will miss Erenora and her braveness - what an amazing wahine.

I’ve been educated in Aotearoa through a time period when our true history was not told. Whilst not non-fiction The Parihaka Woman is written with such aroha and attention to ensure factual relevance to the diaries and historical events.

Despite the violent and inhumane history it tells, it is such an important story of the injustice and inequality of Māori, Tangata Whenua of Aotearoa.

This year, 2022, is the first year that the true history of Aotearoa will be taught in kura/schools. With this I hope the next generation of Pākeha will gain the knowledge and insight to past injustices because it is only through knowledge and understanding that we can truly move forward. For those of us not educated in this way - books like The Parihaka Woman are invaluable. I love seeing the strong wāhine of Aotearoa become public knowledge especially Māori wāhine.

Tēnā koutou to all involved in this beautiful book.

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One of the best stories I listened to in a long time.

Riveting story I enjoyed it very much and will recommend it to family & friends. Thanks

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Perfect

Every kiwi should listen to this, a wonderful historic story made better by the perfect voice actors

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A romantic and important historical novel

Although one often wonders about the facts of this story, one rarely doubts its sentiments. Lovingly presented by native speakers, and particularly so by the lilting storytelling voice of Jim Moriaty. Clearly this is one part of a large collection of stories which might never have been heard. I hope they are all completed and others follow this example. The Māori perspective of colonisation here, at this time (late 19th and early 20th century), are probably accurate even if not written in a Pākehā history. It is inconceivable that the colonials of that time were anything but white supremecists even if some of them may have been kinder than others. One resists the notion that such discriminations do not still occur but, although more subtle, they most definitely do. If only we could hear from those who see a future, a development and solution to the NZ Māori ‘problem’, but one must acknowledge that visiting and righting history must be the start of it. I look forward to many more books by this author.

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Incredible captivating, riveting & compelling book

From the very first page it is so brilliantly narrated, we (my husband and I) found this book instantly captivating and we were held in that space throughout the entire book while on holiday travelling in a Motorhome. With riveting storyline’s we went through the motion of emotions. We were compelled to read with anxious anticipation. So many fear bound journeys encountered, yet true courage and stoicism made us feel proud to be Māori to overcome such heart wrenching and at times truly brutal experiences but also deeply saddened and angry at the injustices served on the peaceful Parihaka People. This would be an epic movie that would win awards the world over and a history that needs to be on the big screen!! Our first Audible shared together (Husband is not a reader but loved listening to this book)! Highly recommended.

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Do not miss this amazing māori story

I loved that this book started out very historical and as the story developed the events became more and more fantastical until you are completely engulfed jn the real life drama of individuals facing overwhelming odds and circumstances. I thank the author for sharing.

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Wow!!

As a child in NZ 65 years ago, we learned the pakeha history of our country, the “Māori Wars” being glossed over. What a compelling story! And what an eye opener to learn of the Māori trevails caused by the taking over of the land by settlers and politicians of the time. I said goodbye to family and friends when I started this book until I surfaced again. Thank you Witi for sharing your story with us all.

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Woah! A beautifully written story. Loved it

Woah! A beautifully written story. Loved it. This is one of the best stories I've read in a long time. The characters were wonderful, the language was so descriptive. The history was eye opening.

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