{"product_id":"2026200016098-secondhand-the-strength-of-tradition-stories-of-the-immigrant-presence-in-australia","title":"The Strength Of Tradition: Stories Of The Immigrant Presence In Australia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat does it truly mean to arrive somewhere new, to carry the weight of one's heritage while stepping into an unfamiliar world? The Strength of Tradition: Stories of the Immigrant Presence in Australia is a rich and poignant anthology that chronicles the lived experiences of immigrants who made Australia their home, presenting a tapestry of voices, cultures, and identities that shaped a nation. Edited by R.F. Holt and published by the University of Queensland Press, this collection gathers compelling short fiction and narrative accounts that illuminate the joys, struggles, and quiet triumphs of those who crossed oceans and continents in search of a better life.\n\nThe anthology stands as a significant contribution to Australian literary and cultural history, arguing through its diverse stories that the immigrant experience is not merely a footnote but a foundational thread in the fabric of Australian society. Holt's editorial vision brings together narratives that resonate with themes of identity, belonging, displacement, and resilience, each story a testament to the enduring human spirit. The collection's tone is by turns tender, melancholic, and celebratory — a mirror held up to a multicultural Australia still coming to terms with its own complexity. For anyone seeking to understand the human stories behind migration statistics and policy, this anthology remains as vital and affecting as ever.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49342780113115,"sku":"2026200016098-SECONDHAND","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/2112798c-a757-4753-b740-d5514a9cab97.png?v=1790049394","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200016098-secondhand-the-strength-of-tradition-stories-of-the-immigrant-presence-in-australia","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}