The Yield: Winner of the 2020 Miles Franklin Award

Discover 'The Yield', the acclaimed novel by Tara June Winch that won the prestigious 2020 Miles Franklin Award. This compelling story unfolds on the banks of the Murrumby River at Prosperous House, where Albert 'Poppy' Gondiwindi, facing his imminent death, is driven to document the language and culture of his people. This beautifully written narrative intertwines the past and present as August Gondiwindi returns home from abroad to mourn her grandfather and confront the looming threat to their ancestral land from a mining company. As she navigates grief and resilience, August embarks on a journey to reclaim her heritage and to protect her family’s legacy. 'The Yield' is not just a story of loss, but also a powerful narrative of Indigenous identity, language revitalization, and the strength of community ties. With its rich themes and emotional depth, this novel resonates deeply with readers who value culture, heritage, and the call to action against dispossession. Add 'The Yield' to your collection today and experience the profound messages of hope and healing that lie within its pages. Perfect for fans of contemporary Australian literature, this paperback edition boasts 352 pages of exquisite storytelling that will stay with you long after you turn the last page. Enjoy FREE shipping on your order, but please note that combined shipping for other products is not available with this item.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760899462
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 352


Description:
Winner of the 2020 Miles Franklin Award.

Knowing that he will soon die, Albert 'Poppy' Gondiwindi takes pen to paper. His life has been spent on the banks of the Murrumby River at Prosperous House, on Massacre Plains. Albert is determined to pass on the language of his people and everything that was ever remembered. He finds the words on the wind.

August Gondiwindi has been living on the other side of the world for ten years when she learns of her grandfather's death. She returns home for his burial, wracked with grief and burdened with all she tried to leave behind. Her homecoming is bittersweet as she confronts the love of her kin and news that Prosperous is to be repossessed by a mining company. Determined to make amends she endeavours to save their land - a quest that leads her to the voice of her grandfather and into the past, the stories of her people, the secrets of the river.

Profoundly moving and exquisitely written, Tara June Winch's The Yield is the story of a people and a culture dispossessed. But it is as much a celebration of what was and what endures, and a powerful reclaiming of Indigenous language, storytelling and identity.

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