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By: THAM 005
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2025-06-23 10:33:30 |
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Our group of Pakeha women, mostly in the same age range as the author, either 100% enjoyed this book or were ambivalent about it. We had a good discussion about white privilege, and about generational shifts in attitudes toward Te Tiriti. |
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By: CHCH 422
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2025-06-05 11:40:05 |
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The group found this book very interesting. It challenged our perceptions of how well we sometimes feel we have integrated but the reality can be quite different and appreciated that there are two perspectives. It was felt that this was a useful resource for our education with the historic content and its importance to our history. |
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By: CHCH 557
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2025-05-14 22:51:09 |
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Mixed reviews. Some people enjoyed it, while some did not finish it. |
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By: COROM 003
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2025-01-21 13:01:36 |
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The group was split, a few really liked it, the others did not. We felt it was rather self indulgent and that she was always trying to fit in somewhere, moving from one thing to another. |
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By: MATAM 001
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2024-12-11 12:48:43 |
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We rated this book highly, because of the clarity of the writing and the insights into a Pakeha's journey in a Maori academic world. It provoked in depth discussion of our history and the effects on Maori of a colonial past. |
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By: CHCH 033
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2024-11-21 12:04:05 |
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A very worthwhile book! Changed several members' thinking on Maori/Pakeha relationships!! Thanks! |
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By: AUCK 412
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2024-10-07 10:23:36 |
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Overall our group found this book interesting and thought-provoking. But it was also felt that the author had somewhat of an agenda, rather than talking more about her own life. |
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By: DUNED 113
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2024-09-25 10:30:34 |
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All members of our group enjoyed this book. Very thought provoking and interesting perspective of being Pakeha in Aotearoa. |
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By: WHITBY 002
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2024-09-04 09:56:14 |
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A mixed reaction to this challenging book. One, who liked it, has already bought her own copy! The others thought it was too academic for the average reader, covered too many angles and needed a good edit. Some thought the author was apologising for being 'Pakeha' and this lead to a lively discussion. On the whole, not a very enjoyable or satisfying read. |
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By: DUNED 005
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2024-07-18 10:20:15 |
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This book stimulated a lot of discussion depending in part on our individual life experiences and background ( migrants; far north of N.Z. to born in the south). But the reading and discussion certainly helped each clarify where she stands in the pathway to 'this Pakeha life'. |
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By: NELS 043
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2024-06-20 10:36:53 |
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Through her own story, Jones has inspired us to reflect on our own identities. |
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By: CHCH 176
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2024-05-06 11:43:01 |
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Unsettling indeed. Confronting, especially to these Pakehas who had, and have, little interaction with Maori. While uncomfortable, all but one of our members acknowledged our deep respect for Alison Jones' writing. |
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By: NELS 012
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2024-01-11 14:58:06 |
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Fantastic book. We all enjoyed and learnt something. |
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By: OTORO 002
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2023-12-18 13:43:05 |
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We all enjoyed this read....honest, challenging, and thought-provoking. Inspired great discussions about our own histories and identities, and current affairs. |
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By: TEPUK 006
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2023-10-12 13:50:22 |
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An insightful and honest personal exploration into their identity and relationship with Maori. A recommended read. |
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By: AUCK 360
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2023-09-13 13:01:59 |
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This was a book that led to a huge discussion. Half loved it and thought it was honest, thought provoking and insightful - a 'must read' for all Pakeha. Others thought it was weak, not a real memoir and not needed - " been there, done that". The book came out as a 3, but discussion was rated as over a 5. Some of us were going to buy it to continue the dialogue. |
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By: FEILD 002
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2023-08-10 12:38:16 |
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Very good notes. Engendered a long and lively discussion. Some believe that Jones, at times, pushed the boundaries of the modern acceptance of the literary term 'memoir'. |
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By: WAIHEK 002
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2023-08-03 12:00:27 |
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This book was enjoyed by almost all our group. It was such a good book for lively discussion and sharing of stories. A lovely book to read during Matariki! |
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By: WELL 130
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2023-06-26 13:13:19 |
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The book instigated an interesting and lively discussion at our meeting about how we identified with being Pakeha. |
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By: PICT 002
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2023-06-21 12:59:50 |
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The book is challenging. An unsettled life says it all. Everyone felt it was a worthwhile read but not all of us enjoyed it. |
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By: AKAR 007
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2023-05-08 10:33:59 |
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Well-written. Thought provoking. Good discussion. |
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By: TEAWA 005
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2023-05-03 14:44:40 |
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Some of our group loved this book and made plans to meet the author - others thought it too "lecture-like", and others very concerned about the written memories being untrue and invented. |
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By: ASHB 015
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2023-05-01 12:12:31 |
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This book produced some interesting discussion. Some readers felt it gave them food for thought. Others were more sceptical. Overall we felt that Alison was an unsettled human being searching for an identity which she to some extent found amongst the Maori people. |
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By: CHCH 537
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2023-03-14 15:38:07 |
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It was quite explosive. Caused a bit of a stir within the group. |
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By: RICH 001
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2023-03-13 10:31:48 |
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Three of us are purchasing a copy from the publisher. |
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By: CHCH 503
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2023-03-06 13:42:43 |
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Very thought provoking memoir to a group of women about the same age as the author. We were impressed by her honesty and humility in the face of complex issues in Pakeha/Maori identity, and the non-threatening way in which these were presented for the reader. It enabled each of us to address these issues in our own lives, and led to a powerful discussion about our own very diverse experiences. |
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By: CHCH 393
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2023-02-16 10:31:45 |
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Well worth the read with some interesting perspectives. Some varying responses within the group. |
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By: MAST 013
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2022-11-17 12:48:36 |
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All enjoyed the book and learnt a lot. |
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By: WELL 042
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2022-09-15 12:33:30 |
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Overall the group enjoyed the book and most were pleased they had read it, as it gave them insight into the term 'Pakeha' in particular. Most refer to themselves in this way. |
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By: TAUP 005
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2022-08-18 11:18:43 |
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The group enjoyed and found this book very enlightening. |
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By: GOVER 005
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2022-06-11 08:10:52 |
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All of us LOVED this book. Alison writes of a past we all remember and can identify with and manages to write a memoir that keeps on the track of attempting to answer ( or at least begin the discussion of) who we are as Tangata Te Tiriti and Pkeha. Funny, engaging and thought-provoking. Five stars. |
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