REVIEW: Bougainville's inspiring tribute to survival by women of peace

Review of ...as Mothers of the Land: The birth of the Bougainville Women for Peace and Freedom, edited by Josephine Tankunani Sirivi and Marilyn Taleo Havini

  • David Robie
Keywords: Bougainville, Bougainville conflict, Bougainville Freedom Movement, women, storytelling, UPNG, reviews

Abstract

Bougainville has always had brave, dedicated and committed women, struggling for independence and a better life. And now... As Mothers of the Land— written by 11 of the women who have survived and led by their courage and example— has become a testament to the struggle and suffering of all Bougainville people. It is a tribute to thier survival, their search for peace and their efforts to rebuild a shattered society. 

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Published
01-04-2004
How to Cite
Robie, D. (2004). REVIEW: Bougainville’s inspiring tribute to survival by women of peace: Review of .as Mothers of the Land: The birth of the Bougainville Women for Peace and Freedom, edited by Josephine Tankunani Sirivi and Marilyn Taleo Havini. Pacific Journalism Review : Te Koakoa, 10(1), 224-228. https://doi.org/10.24135/pjr.v10i1.798

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