Trauma Trails : Recreating Song Lines

Recreating Song Lines

By: Judy Atkinson

Write A Review

Paperback | 1 September 2003 | Edition Number 1

At a Glance

Paperback
400 Pages

Dimensions(cm)
26.5 x 17 x 5.8

Paperback

RRP $29.95

$22.75

24%OFF

or 4 interest-free payments of $5.69 with

In Stock and Ships in 1-2 business days

I was running a workshop in the Kimberleys, and in the circle a woman began to speak from a place of deep pain and despair. She described herself as bad, dirty, ugly, words she had taken into herself from childhood experiences of abuse. I lent forward and sang her a song. "How could anyone ever tell you, you are anything less than beautiful ..." While sitting with her, as the words settled into her soul, another woman said to the circle: you are recreating song lines - from trauma trails. I was honoured by this description of my work.' Providing a startling answer to the questions of how to solve the problems of generational trauma, Trauma Trails moves beyond the rhetoric of victimhood, and provides inspiration for anyone concerned about Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities today. Beginning with issues of colonial dispossession, Judy Atkinson also sensitively deals with trauma caused by abuse, alcoholism and drug dependency. Then, through the use of a culturally appropriate research approach called Dadirri: listening to one another, Judy presents and analyses the stories of a number of Indigenous people. From her analysis of these "stories of pain, stories of healing", she is able to point both Indigenous and non-Indigenous readers in the direction of change and healing.

Industry Reviews

"What Trauma Trails ultimately offers is a pathway to healing through the listening to, and telling of, stories that is based in Indigenous cultural and spiritual practices (the We-Ali program). This book speaks to the wisdom of the elders, to the incredible strength of Indigenous peoples, and to the enduring power of women." Ambelin Kwaymullina, Australian Women Writers

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $79.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.