Rusted Off

Discover the compelling narrative of rural Australia in 'Rusted Off' by Gabrielle Chan. This insightful trade paperback delves into the political landscape of the nation, focusing on grassroots stories that illuminate why traditional political affiliations are shifting. Explore the pressing questions plaguing voters: What drives the growing disillusionment with politics? Why are country voters, like those in Gabrielle's own community, looking beyond major parties for representation? This 352-page book, published by Random House Australia, is a refreshing look at Australia today, colored by the author's unique perspective as a city-born daughter of a Chinese migrant who embraced life on a sheep and wheat farm in New South Wales. 'Rusted Off' blends personal anecdotes with broader themes of belonging, class, and community resilience, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the rural experience in a changing political climate. Each chapter presents intimate conversations with residents whose voices often go unheard in mainstream media. Gabrielle encourages readers to consider how ordinary citizens can influence the future of governance. Embrace this thought-provoking journey that connects rural life with national dialogue. Grab your copy now, and enjoy FREE shipping on a remarkable exploration of Australian society as it stands today!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143789284
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2018
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 352


Description:
Telling the story of Australia as it is today, Gabrielle Chan has gone hyper-local. In Rusted Off, she looks to her own rural community's main street for answers to the big questions driving voters. Why are we so fed up with politics? Why are formerly rusted-on country voters deserting major parties in greater numbers than their city cousins? Can ordinary people teach us more about the way forward for government?

In 1996 - the same year as Pauline Hanson entered parliament - Gabrielle, the city-born daughter of a Chinese migrant, moved to a sheep and wheat farm in country New South Wales. She provides a window into her community where she raised her children and reflects on its lessons for the Australian political story. It is a fresh take on the old rural narrative, informed by class and culture, belonging and broadband, committees and cake stalls, rural recession and reconciliation.

Along the way, Gabrielle recounts conversations with her fellow residents, people who have no lobby group in Canberra, so we can better understand lives rarely seen in political reporting. She describes communities that are forsaking the political process to move ahead of government. Though sometimes facing polar opposite political views to her own, Gabrielle learns the power of having a shared community at stake and in doing so, finds an alternative for modern political tribal warriors.

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