Christian’s Reviews > Talking to My Country > Status Update

Part Eight was all about Adam Goodes and what he and his moments represent. Quite insightful. There was also mention of Indigenous recognition in the Australian Constitution, which is crazy to think about this being written 5+ years ago and only this year we are finally seeing that become a reality.

Interesting and insightful comparisons between the plight of Aboriginals and those of other countries. However, I’m not sure how I like the comparison of how the Aboriginals were overrun while others still had the chance to guide their fate. I feel like that’s an unfair comparison to make, considering there’s many ordinary people of other countries still dying under the choices of their politicians.

It’s so interesting hearing about the universities and Canberra. Tangible places to me. I get, not like excited, but like a certain feeling like “I know this. I know this place and I know what he’s talking about.” Is this what relating truly feels like? Side note, its also moving to hear about Aboriginal men in wars. Truly highlights the racism. Will stick with me for a while.

It’s nice to hear that the Wiradjuri language flourished after almost dying out. And the statistics about Aboriginals and prison systems is quite enlightening indeed.

Lots of thoughts…hard to express. Or at least can’t be bothered to right now

I kinda love the image being drawn here. It’s such a nice thing to see the warmth of Aboriginal family and culture, but Grant also puts it into perspective by backdropping it with the violent and brutal reality of colonisation. “We are black in a white Australia” is a simple but intelligent line. Makes me think.

I’ve been wanting to read more nonfiction to get more perspective, and I instantly am attracted to the way this book reads. You can tell Stan Grant is an artistic and meaningful writer.