{"product_id":"mura-solwata-kosker-ellie-gaffney-9780977574209","title":"Mura Solwata Kosker: We Saltwater Women","description":"\u003cp\u003eThroughout her lifetime, Ellie Gaffney has been a strong advocate both within Australia and internationally of the interests and welfare of Torres Strait Islanders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe has been particularly committed to advancing the rights of Indigenous women. Her interests have spanned a wide spectrum of concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs an administrator, Ellie Gaffney played a significant part in the development of hostel accommodation and primary health care for all Torres Strait Islanders. Ellie's work in establishing the Mura Kosker Sorority as a platform for change is widely recognised.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt all times she has been an eloquent and determined presenter of the real situation of Torres Strait Islanders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn recognition of her contribution to the Torres Strait and its people, Ellie was appointed a Member of the General Division of the Order of Australia (AM) in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis memoir covers the period since the publication of her first book \u003cem\u003eSomebody Now\u003c\/em\u003e some twenty fours years ago. In doing so she shares with us and future generations her personal journey, a task she has undertaken at a time of failing health. It is a fitting reminder of the work and stature of a dedicated woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders of this manuscript will be inspired by Ellie Gaffney's efforts on behalf of Torres Strait Islanders and all Indigenous people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ellie Gaffney\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0977574202\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780977574209\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 120\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.74lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d","brand":"Ellie Gaffney","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44201725559039,"sku":"9780977574209","price":62.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e915a5d7-fd7f-485a-b529-775463fc98f3.jpg?v=1691491043","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mura-solwata-kosker-ellie-gaffney-9780977574209","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}