
Slipstream
On Memory and Migration
Catherine Cole(Author)
Valley Press
Published on 12. October 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-1-915606-34-1 (ISBN)
Description
Catherine Cole's Slipstream is a beautifully-woven memoir that captures the essence of growing up as the child of 'Ten Pound Poms' in Australia. Born to migrant parents who left their close-knit Yorkshire community to start afresh in Australia, Catherine's childhood was filled with the contrasting worlds of a small mining village in northern England and the Australian heat, beaches and cicadas. In Slipstream, she explores the humourous and poignant mix of these two worlds.
The book delves into the experiences of the British who migrated to Australia under the 'Ten Pound Pom' scheme and have since been referred to as 'Australia's forgotten migrants'. Catherine examines the appeal of the scheme, and documents the journey of these migrants as they left their homes, were sponsored, settled and built new lives in a very different terrain.
Slipstream is not just a memoir, but also a reflection on migration and its impact on individuals and communities. It offers insightful perspectives on post-war opportunity, freedom of movement and kindness to strangers. With a mix of personal stories, cultural observations and historical insights, Slipstream is a heartfelt exploration of the sacrifices made by migrants to build a better future for their children in a new land.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Driffield
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
377 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-915606-34-1 (9781915606341)
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Person
Catherine Cole is an Australian-British author and academic who has taught creative writing in Australian and UK universities. She is currently an Honorary Professor at UTS and University of Wollongong in Australia and Liverpool John Moores University in the UK. She has been the recipient of writers' residencies in Australia, France, Vietnam, China and the UK. She has judged leading Australian literary awards and mentored writers and students. She has published 11 books including novels, short stories, academic texts and memoirs.