My Place

by Sally Morgan
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Good Books rating 3.85
Biography and Memoir
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  • ID: 1696
  • Added: 2025-10-08
  • Updated: 2025-10-21
  • ISBN: 9780369370426
  • Published: 2011-01-23
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 4

In 1982, Sally Morgan embarked on a journey to her grandmother's birthplace, uncovering a deeply emotional and spiritual pilgrimage. What began as a tentative search for family history evolved into a profound exploration of truth, ultimately freeing her mother and grandmother to share their own stories. /n/n This book is a moving account of a family's collective journey toward understanding their past, blending the form of a novel with the suspense of a mystery that remains unsolved until the final pages. It is a triumphant story that resonates with readers, offering a rich tapestry of personal and cultural discovery.

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Australian Book Review · Judith Brett · 2025-10-20
powerful 4.70

A compelling and impactful memoir that highlights the author's journey of self-discovery and cultural identity.

Judith Brett praises 'My Place' for its ability to convey a powerful and urgent story. The book is not just a personal narrative but also a broader reflection on identity, culture, and history. It's a must-read for anyone interested in Australian literature and the experiences of Indigenous Australians.

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    Reading My Place by Sally Morgan reminds one of how powerful a book can be when there is an urgent story to be told.

    This book, let me say at the outset, is a must-read for anyone interested in Australian literature.

    The story has been mostly narrated from the three women's perspectives.

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.

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