Country: Australia
Dr. Debra Dank, a proud Gudanji/Wakaja woman, has gifted the world a powerful memoir titled We Come With This Place. This remarkable work earned an unprecedented four out of fourteen NSW Premier’s Literary Awards, including the prestigious Book of the Year, cementing her place among acclaimed authors. Dank’s memoir, a touching reflection on family, community, and country, resonates deeply with readers, earning her recognition with the Indigenous writers’ prize, awards for non-fiction and new writing, and the coveted Australian Literature Society (ALS) Gold Medal. Delving into themes of truth-telling, story, and hope, Dank’s writing beautifully explores the limitations of the English language in fully capturing the essence of over 250 First Nation languages in Australia. A thought-provoking and generous gift to all Australians, We Come With This Place reflects the spirit of the continent’s diverse languages and cultures.
Supported and presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre and UniSA Creative.
Dr. Debra Dank, seorang perempuan Gudanji/Wakaja yang bangga akan latar belakangnya, telah menghadiahi dunia dengan memoarnya yang dahsyat berjudul We Come With This Place. Karya luar biasa ini adalah karya pertama yang mendapatkan empat penghargaan sekaligus dari 14 hadiah NSW Premier’s Literary Awards, termasuk hadiah Book of the Year yang bergengsi, memantapkan kedudukannya dalam jajaran para penulis yang telah mendapat pengakuan. Memoir Dank, sebuah renungan menyentuh mengenai keluarga, komunitas dan Negara, mendapatkan pantulan mendalam di kalangan pembaca, mengganjarnya dengan penghargaan Indigenous Writers’ Prize, hadiah untuk penulisan nonfiksi gaya baru, juga Australian Literature Society (ALS) Gold Medal yang sangat diimpi-impikan. Menyelami tema-tema seputar pengungkapan kebenaran, ceritera dan harapan, tulisan Dank dengan sangat baik menjelajahi keterbatasan bahasa Inggris dalam menangkap secara penuh esensi dari 250 bahasa kaum First Nation di Australia. Sebuah hadiah murah hati untuk semua orang Australia, We Come With This Place mencerminkan semangat dari keragaman bahasa dan budaya benua tersebut.
Didukung dan dipersembahkan oleh The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre dan UniSA Creative.
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