Took the Children Away, is a moving indictment of the treatment of indigenous children from the ‘Stolen Generation’ and a song which ‘struck a chord’ not only among the wider Aboriginal community, but also nationally.
The song was awarded two ARIA Awards, as well as an international Human Rights Achievement Award, the first time this had been awarded to a songwriter because of a song. The album it came from featured in Rolling Stone magazine’s Top 100 Albums for 1992. From the Lyrics of this Iconic song a very special book for children of all ages has been created. Featuring he heart wrenching lyrics of Archie Roach and the classic artwork of his late wife and soul-mate Ruby Hunter, this book is destined to become a masterpiece.
Renowned Queensland artist, Peter Hudson has adorned the book with his stunning landscapes of South West Victoria – Archie’s traditional lands.
3 Inspirational Stories
Took the Children Away
$20.00 – Paperback / One Day Hill
Took the Children Away is a moving indictment of the treatment of indigenous children from the Stolen Generation' and a song which struck a chord' not only among the wider Aboriginal community, but also nationally. Buy or find out more→
Solid Rock
$20.00 – Paperback / One Day Hill
This is an inspirational Australian story by singer songwriter Howard, illustrated by the school children from Mutujulu, near Uluru. Shane returned to Uluru with renowned Queensland artist Peter Hudson to gather stunning... Buy or find out more→
My Island Home
$19.99 – Paperback / One Day Hill
From the iconic Australian song written by Neil Murray comes an exciting and inspirational story for children of all ages. Every page is bursting with colour to depict the song lyrics as seen by the paintings of school children of... Buy or find out more→