This accidental present : a story of two families
Wilson, Ross, 1959-2023
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The story of Oodgeroo Noonuccal's (Kath Walker's) relationships with several members of the Cilento family, and the life story of her son, Vivian Walker. Vivian's biological father was Rafe Cilento, eldest son of Sir Raphael and Lady Phyllis Cilento, but he wasn't openly acknowledged by his paternal family. Vivian became a successful choreographer and dancer, working in London, Paris, and Los Angeles, before returning home to Minjerribah (Stradbroke Island), where he died young of complications from HIV/AIDS.
Main title:
This accidental present : a story of two families / Ross Wilson.
Author:
Wilson, Ross, 1959-, author
Imprint:
[Clayfield, QLD] : AndAlso Books, 2023.©2023
Collation:
140 pages : illustrations, genealogical table, map ; 23 cm
Notes:
"The intersecting lives of extraordinary people: Oodgeroo Noonuccal (Kath Walker) and Sir Raphael & Lady Phyllis"--Cover.Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9780648905189 (pbk)9780648905189
Dewey class:
305.899150922920.00929915305.899
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
540250
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandringham Library | Adult Non Fiction - Indigenous | 305.899 WIL | Available |