I am Uluru: A Family's Story by Jen Cowley with the Uluru Family

Book Description

Secondhand. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges.

I am Uluru: A Family's Story gives a glimpse into the untold story of the family entrusted as traditional owners and custodians of arguably Australia's most iconic landmark - Uluru (formerly known as Ayers Rock) and that country, which has been home to the Anangu (people of the Central Desert) for tens of thousands of years.

The story begins at the relatively recent point in history known as "first contact" and follows the highs and lows of the family's (and all Anangu's) struggle to adapt to an increasingly European world while still holding on to their deeply traditional faith and way of life.

Told with an intoxicating mix of personal recollection - in their own words - and well-researched and sensitively crafted creative and contextual narrative, the book takes the reader on a journey of discovery and enlightenment, but makes neither judgement nor conclusion - the reader is left to digest the knowledge and reach their own understanding.

This book is not an exercise in finger pointing - it is simply one unique family's contribution to the cultural landscape that has for too long been misunderstood, misrepresented and marginalised through a lack of understanding.

Crafted over three years of intensive contact on country with the elders of the Uluru family, the book has been described as "an important work", "a great read", "beautifully written", "an emotional roller coaster" and "something all Australians should read".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers, please note that this book may contain descriptions and/or images of people who have passed away.