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Why Weren't We Told?
- Narrated by: Peter Hosking
- Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Why were we never told? Why didn't we know? Historian Henry Reynolds has found himself being asked these questions by many people, over many years, in all parts of Australia. The acclaimed Why Weren't We Told? is a frank account of his personal journey towards the realisation that he, like generations of Australians, grew up with a distorted and idealised version of the past.
From the author's unforgettable encounter in a North Queensland jail with injustice towards Aboriginal children, to his friendship with Eddie Mabo, to his shattering of the myths about our "peaceful" history, this best-selling book will shock, move, and intrigue.
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- Cheryl
- 13-02-2023
Must listen
Grateful for this book which has rectified my lack of school education about what really happened.
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- Anonymous User
- 17-10-2017
Enlightening
An enlightening and moving expose. Thanks choice of voice was also very well suited to the delicate subject matter. aa
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- IAN
- 19-07-2023
A story that should be told!
A sad retelling of how most of Australian s do not know what happened when the country was settled by Europeans by one of our most respected historians, this book should be taught in all our schools.
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- Anonymous User
- 18-06-2020
Must read
Beautifully written and read. Information that all Australians should know, but presented in a way that doesn’t make you feel judged for not knowing it before. Full of empathy, intelligence, and vital information for our country. If all Australians read/listen to this book maybe we could forge a hopeful future together.
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- Sharyn
- 30-05-2016
essential learning
exactly..... why weren't we told? thank you Mr Reynolds for skyrocketing my education on this essential learning
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- Peter P. Whyte
- 17-01-2020
Eye opening Australian history
Easy to listen narration. Very interesting material. Mabo and Wik sections very helpful. Loved the tactic of reversing perspective to see the situation more clearly.
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- Tezza
- 17-04-2017
Everyone should know this
This book and it's knowledge should be part of the school curriculum.
Excellent and easy to listen to.
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- Gracious
- 30-08-2015
Not told for a despicable reason
Since Federation, all Australian governments have chosen to treat us people like mushrooms; kept in the dark and fed on excrement, the easier to keep us fighting each other instead of the cruel racist system that would make slaves of all of us, black or white. I'm almost overwhelmed by the content of this book. There's so much to absorb. I will have to read it again soon. I am white. Born in England.
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- Anthony Earl
- 25-10-2017
Mind-blowing and deeply saddening
Some of what Reynolds has written about, I was aware of. However, the detail that is reached is shattering, educational, insightful and horrifying. This is a must read.
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- Meerkat
- 06-02-2023
Engaging, thought provoking
Extensive description of revisionist history of Australia. Should be Mandatory reading for schools and universities
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