'Anne Richards’ new book about growing up radical in a conservative family, in a state ruled by a reactionary government, in an era of profound cultural and political upheaval.
'A Book of Doors is Anne’s story of reaching adulthood as Australia and the Western world were reaching a turning point––when the personal was recognised as political, when oppressed people were demanding their fundamental rights, and young people were calling for a new society.
'People took to the streets to demand peace and freedom, to end the war in Vietnam, to dismantle Apartheid, to unwind patriarchy, and to make sure their voices were heard.'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
'The intriguing title of A Book of Doors gives nothing of the contents away. Anne Richards’ memoir is situated during the turbulent historical and political events of the anti-Vietnam War protests, the anti-apartheid campaigns against the visiting South African Springboks Rugby team, and the beginning of the Black Rights movement in Australia. It takes place in Queensland, then a police state ruled (rather than governed) by Premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen, where police violence against protestors was legendary.' (Introduction)
'The intriguing title of A Book of Doors gives nothing of the contents away. Anne Richards’ memoir is situated during the turbulent historical and political events of the anti-Vietnam War protests, the anti-apartheid campaigns against the visiting South African Springboks Rugby team, and the beginning of the Black Rights movement in Australia. It takes place in Queensland, then a police state ruled (rather than governed) by Premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen, where police violence against protestors was legendary.' (Introduction)
