Doris pilkington garimaraDoris Pilkington's Aboriginal name is Nugi Garimara. As a young child, she was taken from her home and moved to a native settlement against her family's wishes. When she turned 18, she left the settlement to study, marry, and raise a family. She eventually ended up in the field of journalism, and from there she began her career as a writer. Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence tells the story of her mother's and aunts' incredible bravery and perseverance in the face of persecution.
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