Hessian

IHP0745

Rhonda Casey

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One woman's joy is the others worst fear.

I remember so many nights like tonight, propped up against the old stump, belly full, waiting for the first star and waiting for Nana to tell a story.

The other kids have noticed her too and they quieten down. Cousins cuddle and others lie around on the house steps or perched on the wide base of the tank stand. Nana is a good story teller and it shows.

Tonight is different, Nana carries an air of excitement. It's her birthday and we are all here, so I reckon we are in for a good yarn. She has never carried a book before but there it is, in her lap. Both her hands resting on it.

This story is important to her, I can see it in her face and the way she picks up the book, which I now realise is a diary.

She smiles and I understand that we are about to hear something different, something that has been a long time coming. A mystery from the past.

Customer Reviews

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Thoughtful and evocative

Really enjoying the detail, the humanity, the sensitivity of this book. Well researched and timely.

Never forget

Nana recounting her story of these two wonderful women is a page Turner. I had trouble putting this very descriptive, very sad and enlightening book written by the very talented Ms. Rhonda Casey down. Australia should never forget.

So Real

Once you read the first page of Ms. Casey’s story “Hession”, you have to quickly turn to the next page. The two women and their stories are different, But the same. They both experience grief, immense sadness and happiness. You just want to embrace Pearl and make it all better for her.
Ms. Casey’s descriptive, writing was a complete pleasure to read.

Stories

A definite page turner.Pearl is so REAL.A look back into a sad but honest account of Australia's shame.No amount of time can erase the pain and suffering.
Writers like Rhonda should be applauded for their courage, insight and relatability.