MEET OUR GOONDEENS
ABOUT THE BOOK
Goondeen: Understanding Australia
…”A country that is complicated, bold, negligent and wondrous…”
In Aboriginal terminology, a ‘Goondeen’ is a person respected for their wisdom, gleaned from long experience; an elder who is listened to and their opinions shared and acted upon. In this book, you will meet three Goondeens: Uncle Albert Holt, a Murri man and champion of equality; Henry Palaszczuk, a migrant, former MP and community advocate; and Everald Compton, a successful businessman and social activist.
This is not a history of Australia; it’s the multi-faceted personal story of a country that is complicated, bold, negligent and wondrous. It challenges YOU to truly understand Australia, by reaching into your own conscience and deciding what type of Australian you are, what type of country you want to live in and what Australia’s place in the world might be. It invites you to learn more about who Goondeens are, what it takes to become one and, above all, why Australia needs Goondeens.
TESTIMONIALS
What people are saying about Goondeen | Understanding Australia
Goondeen: Understanding Australia is a recommended read for anyone seeking for a better understanding of contemporary Australia, presented through the eyes of three Goondeens (wise men) who are candid, human, but never condescending.
“…I am blown away by Goondeen. It is totally unique and has to be considered as a text book in schools. It would give students perspectives that they would never get from most history books. I love it…”
“…Got your book. Wow! Thank you…”
… I found it interesting on the writer’s positions and how they got there, it all rang true. I think the position of ‘Goondeen’s (wiseman) has been devalued in our Anglo-Saxon worlds in recent times and this is a great loss, hence it is a good idea to privilege some and use their words to try and explain where we are going as a nation. …”
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