Book Review – Maybe Tomorrow
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| Maybe Tomorrow by Boori Monty Pryor & Meme Mcdonald |
It was apparently just a coincidence that I picked up this book from the University library. I went there to pick-up some books on Project Management and I was walking past and noticed this book on, one of the shelves.This is a really interesting book that gave me insights into the world, life and culture of Aboriginal Australians.It was amazing to learn that Australia has been inhabited by Aboriginals since last 50 or 60 thousand years.I really like the way they lived, completely of the land.This is a civilization that thrived for so many years. It was interesting to know the customs and traditions of Aboriginal people.Also, it is saddening to see that within a span of 180 years, the whole civilization of Aboriginals is shattered. The intentions may be good. Like, the case of stolen generation, where the children are forcefully taken from their tribes, family’s and grown in hostels managed by the church.
The intentions may be good but, the results are disastrous.As, Boori explains in the book, why do so many of the Aboriginals take up to drugs, Alcoholism, suicide is because they are taken off from the land, where they belong to and then from the families and then, the harsh treatments.
Certainly, my views about the history and the aboriginals changed completely. I have so much respect for these people and their simple, culture.
A culture, where young kids are taught to respect elders because, as Boori says in the book, in the wild if you don’t listen to elders or follow their instructions, you will simply die and wont survive.One wrong move and a crocodile may kill you.And, also I think it is important for all the people living in Australia should know and learn about this oldest culture and through them learn the secrets of this wonderful land called Australia.
In the words of Boori Monty Pryor “To feel happy about yourself, you must feel happy about the place you live in.To feel happy about the place you live in, you must get to know that place.To get to know that place, you must ask the people who lived there the longest, the Aboriginal people.We have the key that can open the door to the treasures of this land”.I also appreciate the wonderful efforts of Boori in trying to bring awareness of his culture by visiting all the schools, for his optimistic view of life, for his positive outlook.Its so hard to imagine that one can go through so many difficulties in life and yet have so much faith in God, his ancestors and for a better future.
I recommend everyone to read this wonderful book that gives so many insights into the world of Aboriginal culture.
