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The Last Daughter
The Last Daughter | Brenda Matthews
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‘I share this story out of love and forgiveness.’ Brenda Matthews When she was two years old, Brenda and her siblings were taken from their parents. For the next five years she was a much-loved daughter in a white family, a happy child in a country town on the outskirts of Sydney, unaware of the existence of her Aboriginal family or how hard her parents were fighting for her return—unaware of her Aboriginal identity. Then, suddenly, she was reunited with her birth family, the last daughter to come home. Decades later, Brenda searches for her foster family and her beloved white sister. Along the way she uncovers long-buried secrets and government bungling, and finds a deep connection to her Aboriginal culture. The Last Daughter is an account of Brenda’s journey to discover the truth about her past—and to unite her two families. It’s a story of heartbreak, love and hope, one that shows a way forward for all Australians. Brenda Matthews is a proud Wiradjuri woman. She lives with her husband, Mark, in Bundjalung country, Queensland. Brenda is a mother, a grandmother, a sister, a daughter, an aunty, a storyteller, a speaker and co-director of the feature film, The Last Daughter, a documentary of her life. brendamatthews.com.au thelastdaughter.com.au
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MrsMalaprop
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The Stolen Generation (systematic removal of Aboriginal children from their families) happened a long time ago, right? 🤔
Brenda and her siblings were removed from their parent‘s care in 1973. 1973! She was placed in the care of a non-Aboriginal family for 5 years, before being returned to her family at 7 years of age. She was the last child in the family to be returned. Hence the book title. Now I‘m off to watch the documentary on Netflix…

Darklunarose I just watched this documentary the other day. It was heartbreaking hearing Brenda and her mothers story. 1y
Jeg The documentary was excellent. I needed tissues. 1y
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MrsMalaprop
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In Australia we think of the Stolen Generation (where Aboriginal children were systematically taken from their families and placed in institutions or with white families) as being long ago. Brenda Matthews and her siblings were taken in 1973, when she was 2 years old. I am her age. 😢😡 #knowyourhistory #truthtelling

Cinfhen 😞 1y
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