Inapatua
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Shelf wear.
Caught between two worlds, a young Aboriginal man embarks on a profound search for identity in John Patrick’s evocative 1966 novel, Inapatua. After spending time away, he returns to his tribal roots to face the grueling and sacred "man-making" ceremonies that define his heritage. The story provides a detailed and outspoken look at the cultural collision and the internal struggle of finding one's place in a changing society. As he undergoes these ancient rites of passage, the protagonist must reconcile the influences of his modern experiences with the deep-seated traditions of his ancestors. It is a powerful exploration of belonging, tradition, and the transformative journey toward self-discovery.
Author: John Patrick
Format: Hardback
Published: 1966, Cassell Australia
Genre: Historical fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Shelf wear.
Caught between two worlds, a young Aboriginal man embarks on a profound search for identity in John Patrick’s evocative 1966 novel, Inapatua. After spending time away, he returns to his tribal roots to face the grueling and sacred "man-making" ceremonies that define his heritage. The story provides a detailed and outspoken look at the cultural collision and the internal struggle of finding one's place in a changing society. As he undergoes these ancient rites of passage, the protagonist must reconcile the influences of his modern experiences with the deep-seated traditions of his ancestors. It is a powerful exploration of belonging, tradition, and the transformative journey toward self-discovery.