Dying Rose
The new book based on the award-winning must-listen podcast, for readers of BOWRAVILLE, I CATCH KILLERS and STALKING CLAREMONT
By Douglas Smith, Emily Olle, Gemma Jones, Kathryn Bermingham | Publisher: HarperCollins
About the book
An investigation into the deaths of six Aboriginal women and the police responses that left families reeling
'If you think it's hard being a white woman in Australia, try being a black woman.' These were the words that set a team of journalists at the Adelaide Advertiser on an investigation into the tragic deaths of six young Indigenous women.
It was Courtney Hunter-Hebberman who uttered those words, up on stage at an International Women's Day event. A shocking number of Indigenous women die every year by murder or suicide, and Courtney's daughter, Rose, was one of them. Rose's apparent death by suicide at nineteen, in a backyard shed, had left her mother craving answers - answers the police seemed unable to give her.
Inspired by Courtney's courage and grief, the Advertiser team hoped to shed light on Rose's death and put Courtney's mind at rest. But what they found, as their investigation of one death rolled into another five, was disturbing. Lack of urgency, sloppy searches, poor communication, and assumptions by police were just some of the problems .
As the team probed further, even bigger questions about whether Indigenous Australians, especially women, are heard when they speak.
Based on the podcast Dying Rose, this is a compelling look at young Indigenous women's vulnerability to danger, and how, when their lives are cut short, their families are left to cope with a grief seemingly compounded by indifference.
Editions of Dying Rose
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781460766569
- EBook
- ISBN 9781460717851
Read an Excerpt
An investigation into the deaths of six Aboriginal women and the police responses that left families reeling
'If you think it's hard being a white woman in Australia, try being a black woman.' These were the words that set a team of journalists at the Adelaide Advertiser on an investigation into the tragic deaths of six young Indigenous women.
It was Courtney Hunter-Hebberman who uttered those words, up on stage at an International Women's Day event. A shocking number of Indigenous women die every year by murder or suicide, and Courtney's daughter, Rose, was one of them. Rose's apparent death by suicide at nineteen, in a backyard shed, had left her mother craving answers - answers the police seemed unable to give her.
Inspired by Courtney's courage and grief, the Advertiser team hoped to shed light on Rose's death and put Courtney's mind at rest. But what they found, as their investigation of one death rolled into another five, was disturbing. Lack of urgency, sloppy searches, poor communication, and assumptions by police were just some of the problems .
As the team probed further, even bigger questions about whether Indigenous Australians, especially women, are heard when they speak.
Based on the podcast Dying Rose, this is a compelling look at young Indigenous women's vulnerability to danger, and how, when their lives are cut short, their families are left to cope with a grief seemingly compounded by indifference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dying Rose about?
An investigation into the deaths of six Aboriginal women and the police responses that left families reeling
'If you think it's hard being a white woman in Australia, try being a black woman.' These were the words that set a team of journalists at the Adelaide Advertiser on an investigation into the tragic deaths of six young Indigenous women.
It was Courtney Hunter-Hebberman who uttered those words, up on stage at an International Women's Day event. A shocking number of Indigenous women die every year by murder or suicide, and Courtney's daughter, Rose, was one of them. Rose's apparent death by suicide at nineteen, in a backyard shed, had left her mother craving answers - answers the police seemed unable to give her.
Inspired by Courtney's courage and grief, the Advertiser team hoped to shed light on Rose's death and put Courtney's mind at rest. But what they found, as their investigation of one death rolled into another five, was disturbing. Lack of urgency, sloppy searches, poor communication, and assumptions by police were just some of the problems .
As the team probed further, even bigger questions about whether Indigenous Australians, especially women, are heard when they speak.
Based on the podcast Dying Rose, this is a compelling look at young Indigenous women's vulnerability to danger, and how, when their lives are cut short, their families are left to cope with a grief seemingly compounded by indifference.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Dying Rose?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > True stories / true accounts of events > True crime
Where can I read a sample of Dying Rose?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781460766569
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Dying Rose?
Douglas Smith, Emily Olle, Gemma Jones, Kathryn Bermingham
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Dying Rose is available as paperback(ISBN 9781460766569) and ebook(ISBN 9781460717851)
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