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Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence

By: Doris (Nugi Garimara) Pilkington
Narrated by: Rachael Maza
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This is the true account of Nugi Garimara’s mother, Molly, made legendary by the film Rabbit-Proof Fence. In 1931 Molly led her two sisters on an extraordinary 1600-kilometre walk across remote Western Australia. Aged eight, eleven and fourteen, they escaped the confinement of a government institution for Aboriginal children removed from their families. Barefoot, without provisions or maps, tracked by Native Police and search planes, the girls followed the rabbit-proof fence, knowing it would lead them home. Their journey – longer than many of the celebrated treks of recognised explorers – reveals a past more cruel than we could ever imagine.©1996 Doris Pilkington-Nugi Garimara. (P)2002 Bolinda Publishing Anthropology Australia, New Zealand & Oceania Historical Fiction Fiction Rabbit Fence
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'This is a marvellous adventure story and thriller, celebrating courage and the resilience of the human heart.' (Phillip Noyce, director of the film Rabbit-Proof Fence)
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A book that should probably be read rather than listened to. The story is told through letters and historical artifacts which may be more suitable for reading. Most of the book is about history of the lost generation and about 50 minutes about the walk itself.

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A beautiful but tragic story. Those young women are great ambassadors for what you can achieve.

Fantastic

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I loved this very simple story. Full of nostalgia, I'm so glad that their story has been told, for it is a beautiful example of how the simplicity of life can become buried under a 'rubble' of civilisation and a lesson in acceptance of diversity.
Great story, great nurator, great book.

Great quick read.

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The book is read by Rachael Maza, who herself is of mixed origin (Aboriginal, Torres Strait and Dutch heritage). Her voice and Australian English is very fitting, together with the correct pronunciation and accent regarding indiginous names, words and way of speaking. Gives the story a genuine experience. I also liked the musical transitions between chapters.
Storywise I found the end a bit abrupt and I would’ve liked some more information about Molly, Daisy and Gracie after it all, and also Doris, since she’s Molly’s daughter.

Authentic audiobook voice!

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This devastating story taught me so much as one realises that such events took place as late as 1940. It’s an exciting listen/ read and illustrates an amazing feat taken by three girls. It’s described well and this desperately important part of Australian history that should never be forgotten. The stollen generation.

Harrowing and Incredible

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