Saltwater fella, an inspiring true story of success against all odds
Moriarty, John, 1938-2000
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John Moriarty, the man who put the beautiful dot-painted Qantas Wunala Dreaming jet in the sky, was taken from his mother at the age of four. He was shipped without his family's knowledge to a children's home, entering a harsh world of orphanages and poverty. This is the story of how he rose to fame against incredible odds.
Main title:
Saltwater fella, an inspiring true story of success against all odds / John Moriarty with Evan McHugh.
Author:
Moriarty, John, 1938-, authorMcHugh, Evan, author
Imprint:
Ringwood, Victoria : Viking, 2000.©2000
Collation:
xi, 285 pages, 8 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Notes:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that his book may contain images and names of people who have died. First Nations peoples are warned this item may contain images, voices and names of people who have passed, or be considered insensitive, inappropriate, or outdated. The item reflects the attitude of the author/s or the period in which it was written and does not represent the views of the Library.The author was stolen from his family at four years of age and was placed in a children's home where he struggles with harsh routines and poverty. He now heads an internationally acclaimed Aboriginal design company. John Moriarty comes from the Yanyuwa people of Borroloola in the Northern Territory.Includes index.
Contents:
Prologue : Who I am1. Taken2. Childhood in Mulgoa3. A mountain interlude4. My first dressing gown5. Boy to man6. Widening horizons7. Forging ahead8. Making connections9. Ros10. Business and pleasure11. Soaring.
Restrictions on use:
Culturally sensitive
ISBN:
9780670878659 (paperback)
Dewey class:
BIOGRAPHY
Language:
English
Subject:
Moriarty, John, 1938-2007Moriarty, John (John Jumbana), 1938-Dormer, HarryPotter, JimBalarinji Designs StudioAnglican Church of Australia -- New South Wales -- Missions -- HistoryAnglican Aboriginal Mission (Mulgoa, N.S.W.) -- HistoryAboriginal Australians -- BiographyAborigines, Australian -- ArtAborigines, Australian -- Civil rights -- Personal narrativesArtists, Aboriginal Australian -- BiographyAustralian aborigines -- ArtAboriginal textile designers -- BiographyTextile designers -- Australia -- Biography
BRN:
40103
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research | Local Book | BIOGRAPHY MORIA | Not for loan (Set: 10 Feb 2016) |