Tell me why : the story of my life and my music (Box Set #59; 10 copies --- for Local Book Clubs Only)
Roach, Archie, 1955-20222020
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A powerful memoir of a true Australian legend: stolen child, musical and lyrical genius, and leader. No one has lived as many lives as Archie Roach - stolen child, seeker, teenage alcoholic, lover, father, musical and lyrical genius, and leader - but it took him almost a lifetime to find out who he really was. Roach was only a few years old when he was forcibly removed from his family. Brought up by a series of foster parents until his early teens, his world imploded when he received a letter that spoke of a life he had no memory of. In this intimate, moving and often shocking memoir, Roach's story is an extraordinary odyssey through love and heartbreak, family and community, survival and renewal - and the healing power of music. Overcoming enormous odds to find his story and his people, Roach voices the joy, pain and hope he found on his path through song to become the legendary singer-songwriter and storyteller that he is today - beloved by fans worldwide. Tell Me Why is a stunning account of resilience and the strength of spirit - and of a great love story.
Main title:
Author:
Roach, Archie, 1955-2022, author
Imprint:
Cammeray, NSW : Simon & Schuster, 2020.©2019.
Collation:
378 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour), portraits (some colour) ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: 2019.Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this item may contain names, recordings, images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive.Includes discography.
ISBN:
9781760854539
Dewey class:
782.42166092
Language:
English
Subject:
Index terms:
Australian
BRN:
1794120