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Is That You, Ruthie?
2023
single work
drama
'Based on the books Is That You, Ruthie? – first published by the University of Queensland Press in 1999 – and Buthalangi: A Maranoa Woman written by Dr Ruth Hegarty.
'Is That You, Ruthie? is a poignant exploration of a mother and daughter’s enduring connection; a deeply moving play that delves into the complex aftermath of a government removal policy that separated a mother (Ruby) and daughter (Ruthie) from 1930 to 1957, leaving scars that could never fully heal.
'The adaptation of Dr Ruth Hegarty’s David Unaipon award-winning novel Is That You, Ruthie? for the stage by Leah Purcell shares a personal and profound chapter of Australia’s truth-telling history. We witness a relationship forever altered by the dormitory system’s cruel legacy. Though they tried to rebuild what was lost, the bond between mother and daughter would never be the same.
'Ruthie’s story – of separation from her mother – is not unique. What she endured, affected many young First Nations girls and boys across Australia.
'Is That You, Ruthie? is a raw and heartfelt portrayal of two souls navigating the depths of their shared history. It's a story of resilience, courage, and the enduring human spirit. We delve into the complexities of family ties, and discover whether the estranged love of a mother and daughter can bridge the gaps that time and tragedy have carved.
'An unforgettable and timely journey through the pages of Australia’s past.'
Source: Production blurb.
Notes
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Dedication: To my mother, Ruby.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Other Formats
- Also sound recording.
- Also e-book.
Works about this Work
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[Review] Is That You, Ruthie?
2006
single work
review
— Appears in: Books from Our Backyard : Must-Read Books from Queensland 2006; (p. 89)
— Review of Is That You, Ruthie? 1999 single work autobiography -
[Review] Is That You, Ruthie?
2006
single work
review
— Appears in: Reviews in Australian Studies , March vol. 1 no. 1 2006;
— Review of Is That You, Ruthie? 1999 single work autobiography -
Recasting Indigenous Lives along the Lines of Western Desire : Editing, Autobiography, and the Colonizing Project
2004
single work
— Appears in: a/b: Auto/Biography Studies , Summer/Winter vol. 19 no. 1/2 2004; (p. 189-202) -
[Review] Is That You, Ruthie?
2004
single work
review
— Appears in: Australian Studies , Winter vol. 19 no. 2 2004; (p. 231-232)
— Review of Is That You, Ruthie? 1999 single work autobiography -
[Review] Is That You, Ruthie?
2003
single work
review
— Appears in: Australian Studies , Winter vol. 18 no. 2 2003; (p. 226)
— Review of Is That You, Ruthie? 1999 single work autobiography
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[Review] Is That You, Ruthie?
2006
single work
review
— Appears in: Reviews in Australian Studies , March vol. 1 no. 1 2006;
— Review of Is That You, Ruthie? 1999 single work autobiography -
[Review] Is That You, Ruthie?
2003
single work
review
— Appears in: Australian Studies , Winter vol. 18 no. 2 2003; (p. 226)
— Review of Is That You, Ruthie? 1999 single work autobiography -
Reviews
1999
single work
review
— Appears in: The Australian Journal of Indigenous Education , December vol. 27 no. 2 1999; (p. 55)
— Review of Is That You, Ruthie? 1999 single work autobiography -
[Review] Is That You, Ruthie?
2004
single work
review
— Appears in: Australian Studies , Winter vol. 19 no. 2 2004; (p. 231-232)
— Review of Is That You, Ruthie? 1999 single work autobiography -
[Review] Is That You, Ruthie?
2006
single work
review
— Appears in: Books from Our Backyard : Must-Read Books from Queensland 2006; (p. 89)
— Review of Is That You, Ruthie? 1999 single work autobiography -
Outrage Without Anger
1998
single work
biography
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 5 September 1998; (p. 7) -
Editing Ruthie : The Work in Theory and in Practice
2000
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Journal of Australian Studies , no. 64 2000; (p. 135-141) -
'Believe Me' : Acts of Witnessing in Aboriginal Women's Autobiographical Narratives
2000
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Journal of Australian Studies , no. 64 2000; (p. 142-152) -
From 'Dormitory Girl' to Award-Winning Author
1998
single work
column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 23 September no. 185 1998; (p. 19)'The award named in honour of first Aboriginal author David Unaipon has this year gone to a Gungarri woman of Queensland who wrote about her life growing up as a 'dormitory girl' at the Barambah Aboriginal Settlement, near Brisbane...'
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Recasting Indigenous Lives along the Lines of Western Desire : Editing, Autobiography, and the Colonizing Project
2004
single work
— Appears in: a/b: Auto/Biography Studies , Summer/Winter vol. 19 no. 1/2 2004; (p. 189-202)
Awards
- Cherbourg Aboriginal Settlement, Cherbourg, Murgon - Wondai area, Kingaroy - Murgon - Kilkivan - Woolooga area, Central West Queensland, Queensland,