{"product_id":"9780702269271","title":"Is That You, Ruthie?: The play","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePurcell, Leah\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUniversity of Queensland Press\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e06\/04\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003eIn the 1930’             s, a family seeking refuge from the Depression arrived at Queensland’             s oppressive Cherbourg Aboriginal Mission. Unbeknownst to them, they were stepping into a life dictated by ‘             The Act’             . The eldest daughter, Ruby (Buthalangi), and her baby, Ruth (Munya), were placed in the Women’             s Dormitory –              a system that would forever change their lives. When Ruth was just four and a half years old, she was removed entirely from her mother’             s care, only to be forced into domestic service years later. Yet, despite the harsh realities of institutional life, the Dommo Girls forged connections that became a source of strength, joy and a lifelong friendship that helped them survive.\n \nBased on the David Unaipon Award-winning memoir Is That You, Ruthie?, Leah Purcell’             s playscript is a poignant exploration of the journeys a mother and daughter take to find their way back to each other. Capturing Hegarty’             s signature humour and courage, this masterful adaptation is a rich tapestry of truth-telling that delves into the complex aftermath of the government’             s removal policy.","brand":"University of Queensland Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46560493601023,"sku":"9780702269271","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/Jacket_811b953e-9793-474d-8049-6cc79b2c2de3.jpg?v=1738948457","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/products\/9780702269271","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}