Peter Brune
Autore di A Bastard of a Place: The Australians in Papua
Opere di Peter Brune
Etichette
Informazioni generali
- Nome legale
- Brune, Peter Franklin
- Data di nascita
- 1951
- Sesso
- male
- Nazionalità
- Australia
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Recensioni
Premi e riconoscimenti
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Statistiche
- Opere
- 10
- Utenti
- 261
- Popolarità
- #88,099
- Voto
- 4.0
- Recensioni
- 5
- ISBN
- 29
In the Prologue, Brune paints a picture of post-WW II Europe, detailing the devastation, the oppressive Iron Curtain of the Soviet Union, and the looming threats of execution or imprisonment in a Gulag. He emphasizes that people of all cultures, creeds, and nationalities were in peril. He then poses the question: 'But what to do with this diverse European mass of humanity who remained?' His answer explores the potential solution in mass migration to the 'new world.' He writes, 'Australia conducted a huge economic, social and political experiment that saw the nation change its cultural composition. While Australia had sent many of its young sons and daughters to the 'old world' during two world wars, then now the 'old world' was about to come to Australia.'
Brune's mastery as a historian shines through as he unravels the complex narrative of post-war European immigration. He shares individual accounts in a conversational tone, rendering the immigrants' experiences both believable and emotionally resonant. The interactions between these 'newcomers' and Australia's citizens and government stand as a testament to empathy, care, and unity. This collaboration laid the foundation for the thriving multicultural society that Australia is celebrated for today.
Deeply touching and enlightening, Suffering, Redemption, and Triumph is more than just a historical account, it's a lesson in humanity and the enduring impact of wars. It's a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the true consequences of conflict and the power of compassion and unity in shaping a nation. Highly recommended.… (altro)