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Nona and Me was an incredibly deep and emotional story of two childhood friends who reconnect again as almost adults. Uniquely Australian, I loved being transported to the small community where the saying 'it takes a village to raise a child', no truer words have been spoken. Rosie's parents are separated, but keep in contact. Both are strong in their beliefs of supporting their local communities and have raised Rosie to be accepting, respectful and treat others with dignity. But once Nona, her childhood friend moved away, Rosie lost her way and became another small minded girl who just wanted to fit in with the crowd. Old habits die hard and when Nona returns, Rosie goes as far as to hide her association with her, for fear of being the center of gossip among her friends and losing the keen eye of Nick. My heart broke for Nona, Rosie cared far more about others impressions of her than wanting to reconnect with her sister.

Nona was a lovely character, free spirited and as beautiful as she was quick witted. I would have loved to have seen her point of view and learnt more about where she'd been and how her life was growing up away from Yirrkala. The storyline is set in an era where an 'intervention' was introduced into the Northern Territory, restricting the choices of Native Australians and all based on the misinformation of the government in power at the time. Nona and Me addresses the issues within the community, the lack of job opportunities within the fictional town, leading to depression and suicide. It was incredibly raw and moving, and highlighted the injustice and many forms of racism that run rampant within the fictional town and the wider society as a whole.

Nick's character is one example of a boy who has formed his own opinions from that of his parents, his wealthy father seeing the Indigenous community as second class, not worth his time or patience and passing the same bigoted beliefs onto his son. It isn't long until Nick shows his true, misguided opinions, seeking his father's approval at the expense of others. Sadly, Rosie stood idly by and excused his behavior. In one particular chapter, where Nick was introduced to Rosie's father, where like the government at the time, Nick's opinions were based on misinformation and preconceived notions of the community. Rosie's father is a phenomenal character. Sensitive, educated and opinionated.

We're all fundamentally human. We all feel, bleed, hurt, love.

I loved it. It was moving, emotional and gave me a sense of righteousness that Rosie was able to make her own independent decisions, while learning a tough life lesson.


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Nona and Me Clare Atkins Books Reviews

Beautifully written and researched, deals with complex intercultural issues in a heartfelt and insightful way!
A truly inspiring story about 2 different cultures and how they can be so intertwined, yet so separated. It shows how much racism can hurt and effect communities and relationships. I loved the story of the 2 girls growing up and then losing each other. It's fantastic to see that Rosie comes to her senses and what is truly important. The love of family over young love. How there is good and bad in all races and how something that happens can taint our view of the whole race.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the traditions that are followed and hardships that certain tribes overcome.

Really worth a read.
This is a seriously bittersweet and heartfelt story! It's about family and friends and wraps around a heart-tugging message about racism. The character development is good. If you actually want to know about Australia and the indigenous people and how STINKIN' HOT it is in the Northern Territory? Read this book.

Our bonnie lass narrator, Rosie, isn't racist per se...but her boyfriend is and she's struggling with balancing the beliefs she's grown up with verses what she wants to think for herself. It's a story about growing up and using your brain for yourself.

Buuut...I was there to see Nona and Rosie! And did I get them? Um. Well, the book is divided into chapters of back-flashing to Rosie's past with Nona as her BFF. But Nona is basically not in the "present" part of the story. I was a little disappointed at how slow it seemed at times.
This is a thought provoking tale of two worlds and a young woman growing up between them. Rosie is an ordinary, white Australian teenager who was brought up by her white parents in and around an Aboriginal community.

She is torn between the love she had for her aboriginal childhood friend, Nona, and the attractive lure of friendship with the most popular, white girls at school. She also discovers her first love and she is faced with the issues of sex, fitting in and being accepted and all that these problems entail.

It is through Rosie’s understanding of this ancient culture that we develop a deeper meaning and greater understanding of Aborigines. I found this to be very informative and I certainly learnt a great deal.

Rosie, herself, is a great role model for young people and girls in particular. She’s intelligent and kind. We are fortunate to be allowed access to her thought processes as she develops and matures.

I appreciated that the adults in this book are not made out to be interfering idiots. Instead, they offer a patient and wise umbrella from under which Rosie and her peers are allowed to flourish.

This book should be on the school curriculum because it would certainly appeal to many young readers. Clare Atkins does a splendid job of wandering through important teen issues and revealing to us a greater meaning. I can highly recommend it for young adults.
Brilliant!
Story of two friends from different cultures dealing with a number of issues of Indigenous Australians and racism.
this provides a great insight into an Aboriginal community through the eyes of teenagers. The concepts of doing what is right in the face of peer pressure are handled with sensitivity and without judgement. A must for teenagers and adults alike.
Nona and Me was an incredibly deep and emotional story of two childhood friends who reconnect again as almost adults. Uniquely Australian, I loved being transported to the small community where the saying 'it takes a village to raise a child', no truer words have been spoken. Rosie's parents are separated, but keep in contact. Both are strong in their beliefs of supporting their local communities and have raised Rosie to be accepting, respectful and treat others with dignity. But once Nona, her childhood friend moved away, Rosie lost her way and became another small minded girl who just wanted to fit in with the crowd. Old habits die hard and when Nona returns, Rosie goes as far as to hide her association with her, for fear of being the center of gossip among her friends and losing the keen eye of Nick. My heart broke for Nona, Rosie cared far more about others impressions of her than wanting to reconnect with her sister.

Nona was a lovely character, free spirited and as beautiful as she was quick witted. I would have loved to have seen her point of view and learnt more about where she'd been and how her life was growing up away from Yirrkala. The storyline is set in an era where an 'intervention' was introduced into the Northern Territory, restricting the choices of Native Australians and all based on the misinformation of the government in power at the time. Nona and Me addresses the issues within the community, the lack of job opportunities within the fictional town, leading to depression and suicide. It was incredibly raw and moving, and highlighted the injustice and many forms of racism that run rampant within the fictional town and the wider society as a whole.

Nick's character is one example of a boy who has formed his own opinions from that of his parents, his wealthy father seeing the Indigenous community as second class, not worth his time or patience and passing the same bigoted beliefs onto his son. It isn't long until Nick shows his true, misguided opinions, seeking his father's approval at the expense of others. Sadly, Rosie stood idly by and excused his behavior. In one particular chapter, where Nick was introduced to Rosie's father, where like the government at the time, Nick's opinions were based on misinformation and preconceived notions of the community. Rosie's father is a phenomenal character. Sensitive, educated and opinionated.

We're all fundamentally human. We all feel, bleed, hurt, love.

I loved it. It was moving, emotional and gave me a sense of righteousness that Rosie was able to make her own independent decisions, while learning a tough life lesson.