image of person or book cover 5896237219590357010.jpg
This image has been sourced from online.
y separately published work icon Black Woman, Black Life selected work   poetry  
Issue Details: First known date: 1996... 1996 Black Woman, Black Life
The material on this page is available to AustLit subscribers. If you are a subscriber or are from a subscribing organisation, please log in to gain full access. To explore options for subscribing to this unique teaching, research, and publishing resource for Australian culture and storytelling, please contact us or find out more.

AbstractHistoryArchive Description

'Kerry Reed-Gilbert's work reflects the struggles and victories of the human condition from the perspective of a black woman growning up in Australia. Kerry's poetry is poignant, honest and reflects her truth with dignity. She challenges each one of us to reflect on our own humanity and or commitment to our own highest truth.' (Back cover)

Exhibitions

Notes

  • Contains several artworks by Kerry's father, Kevin Gilbert.

Contents

* Contents derived from the Kent Town, Norwood, Payneham & St Peters area, Adelaide - North / North East, Adelaide, South Australia,:Wakefield Press , 1996 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Blackman's Songi"Blackman's music", Kerry Reed-Gilbert , single work poetry (p. 1)
Proud and Freei"I wonder why", Kerry Reed-Gilbert , single work poetry (p. 2)
My Owni"The years in the paddock", Kerry Reed-Gilbert , single work poetry (p. 3)
Daughters of Minei"Daughters of mine", Kerry Reed-Gilbert , single work poetry (p. 4)
Grandmotheri"I was mad a woman so I could be a mother", Kerry Reed-Gilbert , single work poetry (p. 5)
My Fatheri"My father is a man", Kerry Reed-Gilbert , single work poetry (p. 6)
Ol' Teddy Beari"Ol' Teddy bear", Kerry Reed-Gilbert , single work poetry (p. 8)
My Life, Black Lifei"My life, black life", Kerry Reed-Gilbert , single work poetry (p. 9)
Blackgin Blackgini"Blackgin, blackgin", Kerry Reed-Gilbert , single work poetry (p. 10)
Self Destructioni"Black and white", Kerry Reed-Gilbert , single work poetry (p. 11)
Whyi"I sit here", Kerry Reed-Gilbert , single work poetry (p. 12)
Deathi"The day's gonna come", Kerry Reed-Gilbert , single work poetry (p. 13)
Born a Blackgini"Let me tell you about it", Kerry Reed-Gilbert , single work poetry (p. 14)
Lifei"I know what my heart is feeling", Kerry Reed-Gilbert , single work poetry (p. 15)
Given Upi"Just why can't I say", Kerry Reed-Gilbert , single work poetry (p. 16)
Down the Tracki"Seventeen years down the track", Kerry Reed-Gilbert , single work poetry (p. 17)
In the Name of Lovei"I've been kicked around", Kerry Reed-Gilbert , single work poetry (p. 18-19)
Pretendingi"You know I'm pretending", Kerry Reed-Gilbert , single work poetry (p. 20)
Woman - Mei"Yes, I am a woman", Kerry Reed-Gilbert , single work poetry (p. 21)
Meni"Men, tell me,", Kerry Reed-Gilbert , single work poetry (p. 22)

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Kent Town, Norwood, Payneham & St Peters area, Adelaide - North / North East, Adelaide, South Australia,: Wakefield Press , 1996 .
      image of person or book cover 5896237219590357010.jpg
      This image has been sourced from online.
      Extent: vii, 72 p.p.
      Description: illus.
      Note/s:
      • Preface by Lillian Nikolic, BA Dip. Ed., Sydney University. Trainer, Adult Education.
      ISBN: 1862543925, 9781862543928

Other Formats

Works about this Work

Interview with Kerry Reed-Gilbert Anne Brewster (interviewer), 2016 single work interview
— Appears in: Australian Literary Studies , 2016 vol. 31 no. 2 2016;
Anne Brewster interviews Kerry Reed-Gilbert who talks frankly about everything from her childhood being reared by her father's sister Joyce (Mummy) in Condobolin, after her father's (Kevin Gilbert) conviction of murder; to her views on the political and social aspects of Aboriginality and racism.
BlackWords : Writers on Identity Anita Heiss , 2014 single work criticism
— Appears in: JASAL , vol. 14 no. 3 2014; The BlackWords Essays 2015; (p. 2) The BlackWords Essays 2019;

'In the 1960s Oodgeroo Noonuccal (then Kath Walker) hit the literary limelight as Australia’s first published ‘Aboriginal poet’ and since then Aboriginal writers have used their work as a form of self-definition and to defend our rights to our identity. Many authors are inspired by the need to redress historical government definitions of Aboriginality, to reclaim pride in First Nation status, to explain the diversity of Aboriginal experience, and to demonstrate the realities and complexities of ‘being Aboriginal’ in the 21st century.'

Source: Author's introduction.

Mudrooroo : ‘Waiting to be Surprised’ Adam Shoemaker , 2011 single work criticism
— Appears in: JASAL , vol. 11 no. 2 2011;
Poetic Resistance Fighting Anita Heiss , 1996 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , December-January (1996-1997) no. 187 1996; (p. 73)

— Review of The Callused Stick of Wanting Romaine Moreton , 1995 selected work poetry ; Black Woman, Black Life Kerry Reed-Gilbert , 1996 selected work poetry
Poetic Resistance Fighting Anita Heiss , 1996 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , December-January (1996-1997) no. 187 1996; (p. 73)

— Review of The Callused Stick of Wanting Romaine Moreton , 1995 selected work poetry ; Black Woman, Black Life Kerry Reed-Gilbert , 1996 selected work poetry
Mudrooroo : ‘Waiting to be Surprised’ Adam Shoemaker , 2011 single work criticism
— Appears in: JASAL , vol. 11 no. 2 2011;
BlackWords : Writers on Identity Anita Heiss , 2014 single work criticism
— Appears in: JASAL , vol. 14 no. 3 2014; The BlackWords Essays 2015; (p. 2) The BlackWords Essays 2019;

'In the 1960s Oodgeroo Noonuccal (then Kath Walker) hit the literary limelight as Australia’s first published ‘Aboriginal poet’ and since then Aboriginal writers have used their work as a form of self-definition and to defend our rights to our identity. Many authors are inspired by the need to redress historical government definitions of Aboriginality, to reclaim pride in First Nation status, to explain the diversity of Aboriginal experience, and to demonstrate the realities and complexities of ‘being Aboriginal’ in the 21st century.'

Source: Author's introduction.

Interview with Kerry Reed-Gilbert Anne Brewster (interviewer), 2016 single work interview
— Appears in: Australian Literary Studies , 2016 vol. 31 no. 2 2016;
Anne Brewster interviews Kerry Reed-Gilbert who talks frankly about everything from her childhood being reared by her father's sister Joyce (Mummy) in Condobolin, after her father's (Kevin Gilbert) conviction of murder; to her views on the political and social aspects of Aboriginality and racism.
Last amended 24 Jun 2015 08:54:01
X