Free Delivery on all orders over $129
Ethically Sourced Products
Empowering Indigenous Communities
Reviewed by Susan M.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Born-Again Blackfella
I've only just started reading it.
It's truth and there's been so little of that
Loading...
Was this helpful?
Jack Charles: Born-again Blakfella
Rated 5.0 out of 5
$22.99
In stock and ready to ship
Jack Charles has worn many hats throughout his life: actor, cat burglar, musician, heroin addict, activist, even Senior Victorian Australian of the Year. But the title he’s most proud to claim is that of Aboriginal Elder.
Stolen from his mother and placed into institutional care when he was only a few months old, Uncle Jack was raised under the government’s White Australia Policy. The loneliness and isolation he experienced during those years had a devastating impact on him that endured long after he reconnected with his Aboriginal roots and discovered his stolen identity. Even today he feels like an outsider; a loner; a fringe dweller.
In this honest and no-holds-barred memoir, Uncle Jack reveals the ‘ups and downs of this crazy, drugged up, locked up, fucked up, and at times unbelievable, life’. From his sideline as a cat burglar, battles with drug addiction and stints in prison, to gracing the nation’s stages and screens as he dazzled audiences with his big personality and acting prowess, he takes us through the most formative moments of his life.
By turns heartbreaking and hilarious, Jack Charles: Born-again Blakfella is a candid and uplifting memoir from one of Australia’s finest and most beloved actors.
* Orders are typically processed and dispatched within 48 hours (excluding weekends and public holidays)
* We offer a variety of domestic shipping options with Australia Post: Parcel Post - $9.95 | Free parcel post shipping on orders $129 and over, Express Post - $14.95 | Please note for delivery times please refer to Australia Post.
(Note: Welcome to Country reserves the right to revoke free express shipping on oversized items or multiple package deliveries. In this instance, we will revert to Parcel Post)
* All items shipped with tracking and insurance
* For the most current Australia Post delivery times, please check their website for updates. For the most current DHL Express delivery times, please check their website for updates.
* For Custom Orders (large volume/corporate), please contact us for a custom shipping quote
* We do not refund for change of mind purchases or incorrect size/item choice selection
* Refunds are only issued if the item is deemed damaged or faulty
* Welcome to Country is a not-for-profit marketplace
* Your purchase benefits Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and communities
* Fair licensing agreements and fair royalties paid
* Helping to keep the world’s oldest living culture strong
Reviews
Based on 12 reviews
100%
of reviewers would recommend this product to a friend
12 Reviews
Reviewed by Jane J.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Book
Looks good, is a gift so not read
Loading...
Was this helpful?
Reviewed by Peter M.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Jack Charles in research
This book is a valuable resource for me in my Dja Dja Wurrung research efforts.
Loading...
Was this helpful?
Reviewed by Michelle C.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Great read!
I am loving this book. It is in turns sad, funny, disturbing, hopeful. I am amazed how resilient Jack was and am very sad at his passing.
Loading...
Was this helpful?
Reviewed by Shelli P.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Profound!
I immersed myself immediately & didn't put it down, (except to sleep!) until I finished!
I laughed, I cried & my heart hurt so much for Uncle Jack! I have admired this man, from afar for a very long time & just really touched by his presence. I am happy now he is now with Bunjil!
Loading...
Was this helpful?
