"An Aboriginal Mother Tells of the Old and the New" is a memoir by Elsie Roughsey (Labumore), an Aboriginal woman of the Lardil people from Mornington Island, Australia. The book tells the story of her life, from growing up in a traditional Aboriginal community to being taken to a mission dormitory, where she was forced to adopt European customs. Roughsey shares firsthand experiences of cultural change, loss, and resilience, offering insight into Aboriginal traditions, spirituality, family life, and the impact of colonization. Through her personal journey, she provides a powerful and intimate perspective on the struggles and survival of her people in a rapidly changing world.
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