(Paperback)

The semi-autobiographical story of Leah Purcell - or her alter ego Stephanie - which traces the events of her life growing up on an impoverished Aboriginal mission in Queensland. Despite the poverty, violence, lack of education and opportunity, Stepanie is nurtured through the love of her family.

(Paperback)

Leah Purcell features in this series of interviews with Aboriginal women making their mark on the Australian political and cultural landscape.