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other words to use instead of Belonging!
Author: Manly Library
Do you keep using the word Belonging in your English essays? Are you tired of the word Belonging! The insidebreak website has a great list of other terms that you can use in place of Belonging. Our section titled “Exploring the Concept of Belonging” has over 50 other terms that might suit your writing. Take a look here
http://www.insidebreak.org.au/belonging/
Louise McMorland, Youth Librarian, Manly Library
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do you need a story for Belonging?
Author: Manly Library
A new book published in late 2009 is “Stories of Belonging: finding where your true self lives” and edited by Kali Wendorf.
Kali says….”belonging is an aspect of our true nature. It is not just a feeling or a sentimental experience. When true belonging is denied, we suffer a haunting povery of the soul”
This book consists of 15 stories from writers from Australia and around the world. They each reveal their own search to find where they belong. Experiences range from riding the rapids of the Grand Canyon, to living in a remote village of Tibet, to being confronted with sadness and loss, to being a member of the Stolen Generation. Ask for this book at your local public library.
Louise McMorland, Youth Librarian, Manly Library
Studying "Romulus, my father" – Infocus resources
Author: Manly Library
My father’s landscape
In this reflection of his memoir Gaita discusses events and relationships explored, painting a painful yet compassionate picture of his childhood and life with his father. Gaita’s relationship to the Australian landscape is also emphasised as having a profound impact upon the author’s sensibilities.
Romulus my father: scenes from a childhood
This article discusses the film adaptation. Themes of belonging and becoming, and sense of place are explored and the way in which these themes shape the drama of the young Raimond’s relationships, in particular with his father is examined. The portrayal of the intense emotion in the film is also discussed.
Multiculturalism and Universalism in Romulus My Father
This paper examines the themes of identity and belonging in Romulus My Father. The author discusses the attitudes that many Australians had to migrants in the 1950’s and the interaction between universal and cultural values. Complex questions of morality within Gaita’s parent’s relationship are also discussed as well as the difficult nature of judging a relationship written in memoir. Included is a reply by Gaita in response to the paper.
These articles are available for use on level 1 of the library, they are not available for loan
Louise McMorland, Youth Librarian, Manly Library
BELONGINGS ideas list now available
Author: Manly Library
Are you doing Belongings for the 2009 HSC? – our 3 libraries have got together and created a fabulous list of possible texts to use. Don’t forget to ALWAYS check with your teacher before choosing a text. Follow the link back to the www.insidebreak.org.au website to see the list.
Louise McMorland, Youth Librarian, Manly Library