Once in Broome

by Sally Bin Demin, Sally Bin Demin

In this montage of memoir, art, silk paintings and photographs, Sally Bin Demin remembers her childhood growing up in Broome during the 1940s and 1950s. As one of the 'after the war kids', Sally's lifestyle was embedded in the many cultural traditions of the people who lived in the old pearling town. She had the world at her doorstep.

200 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Alex]

I think this is a sweet book, it’s as though your sitting down with your granny, having a sip of tea while she tells you about her childhood growing up.

[Natalie]

This is a lovely book of recollections of life in Broome in the 1940s-1970s. I bought it while in Broome, and it was like sitting down to have a cup of tea with an Aunty and hearing her stories. The stories revealed the multicultural character of Broome, and the sense of community of life for "common people" in that era. I enjoyed it.

[Anthony Rewak]

It was a delight - descriptive tales of childhood innocence accompanied by beautiful artwork

[Paige]

Very descriptive a beautifully written memoir

[Shannon Luxford]

Terrible. Wouldn't have bothered finishing this if I didn't need to read this for Uni. Waste of my time