My Place

by Sally Morgan
My Place cover
Good Books rating 3.8
Biography and Memoir
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  • ID: 1696
  • Added: 2025-10-08
  • Updated: 2025-10-09
  • ISBN: 9780369370426
  • Published: 2011-01-23
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 4
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In 1982, Sally Morgan embarks on a journey to her grandmother's birthplace, initially seeking information about her family. What begins as a simple search transforms into an emotional and spiritual pilgrimage, drawing her entire family into a quest for truth. The narrative unfolds with the complexity and pace of a mystery, keeping readers engaged until the final pages. /n/n Praised for its moving account and triumphant storytelling, My Place is a deeply personal exploration of identity and heritage. It is a book that resonates with everyone, blending the form of a novel with the emotional depth of a memoir, ultimately freeing the voices of the author's mother and grandmother to share their own stories.

Reviews
Vince's Review · Vince · 2025-10-01
mixed 2.50

The reviewer criticizes the book's presentation but finds the story engaging.

While the reviewer enjoyed the story and found it easy to read, they were disappointed with the poor punctuation and typesetting, which detracted from their overall experience.

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    My main issue with this book though, is its rough presentation.

    Punctuation is all wrong and the typesetting is dodgy.

Rose Reads Novels · 2023-12-01
compelling 4.00

The story effectively describes the impact of the family's loss of country through multiple generations. There is a mix of joy and sorrow in the narrative.

The reviewer appreciates how 'My Place' vividly portrays the intergenerational impact of losing one's country. They find the narrative to be a blend of joy and sorrow, making it a compelling read. The story's ability to convey the complexities of identity and belonging is particularly praised. The reviewer also notes the emotional resonance of the family's journey, which adds depth to the memoir.

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    The story clearly described the impact of the family's loss of country through multiple generations of the author's family.

    There is joy in the story.

    The narrative is a blend of joy and sorrow.

Word by Word · Claire McAlpine · 2021-10-31
enjoyable 4.20

The story is narrated from the perspectives of three women, with Arthur's story filling in many gaps. The reviewer loves the narrative style and the depth it adds to the story.

Claire McAlpine particularly enjoys how 'My Place' is narrated from the perspectives of three women, which adds a unique depth to the story. She finds Arthur's story to be crucial in filling in the gaps and providing a more comprehensive understanding of the narrative. The reviewer appreciates the richness of the storytelling and the way it brings the characters to life. The emotional and cultural insights provided by the different perspectives are highly valued.

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    I do really love how the story has been mostly narrated from the three women's perspectives.

    Arthur's story fills in a lot of the gaps and it is very insightful.

    The narrative style adds a unique depth to the story.

Vishy the Knight · Vishy · 2021-04-26
insightful 4.50

A heartfelt and insightful memoir about the challenges faced by Indigenous Australians. The reviewer found it beautiful but heartbreaking.

This memoir is a powerful exploration of the author's journey and the broader experiences of Indigenous Australians. The reviewer highlights the emotional depth and the importance of the story, making it a must-read for understanding the history and struggles of Indigenous communities.

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    A beautiful, insightful memoir.

    Heartbreaking to read about all the challenges that Indigenous Australians went through.

    It is an autobiography but also has some information about her family history.

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