About the Author

Raobeia Ken Sigrah is an indigenous Banaba clan spokesman and historian. Together they formed a personal and collaborative partnership to seek justice and the rehabilitation of the Banaban homeland. They believe their lives are intertwined, bringing them together to right the wrongs of the past. Stacey King is an Australian with four generations of her family involved in the mining of Banaba. Together they formed a personal and collaborative partnership to seek justice and the rehabilitation of the Banaban homeland. They believe their lives are intertwined, bringing them together to right the wrongs of the past.

Reviews

"This book is so well researched, written, and produced. The story is well told, but the visuals really help tell the whole story. Most anthropological books of a similar vein would include this information, but this doesn't read like a normal textbook. Perhaps, it's because the authors have emotional ties and understand Banaba on a deeper level. This is opposed to an outside author or academic coming in to write a book.The history of Banaba is something that needs to be told".Judge's Commentary: 27th Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards. USA____________________
"Thank you both for keeping it alive for our young generation to feel and understand the sufferings, frustrations, anger and fights our ancestors had gone through many years back for our beloved Island. It is indeed a sad story.How on earth some richest countries were so unfair and inhuman to our people by destroying us and the beauty of our Island."GIGI UEKAM, Young Banaban____________________
"It covers all aspects of the ancient and modern history, traditions and present day state of the Banaban people. It is dedicated to future generations of Banabans in the hope that they will want to know about their peoples' and their island's past while, in all probability, blending more and more with the world directly around them in their Fijian exile. The book is detailed, thorough and passionate. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to know about the Banabans. It is also a fine study of the horrendous local consequences of British (Australian, New Zealand) imperialism and economic exploitation."Jeremy Cooper, Freelance Media Producer, UK.____________________
"Great collection of archival research and traditional history - This book is a great introduction to Banaban culture and history. Sigrah and King weave traditional history with archival research in a format that's accessible and interesting. A must-read for anyone interested in Oceanic cultures & history, especially those affected by mining operations and displacement during the colonial era".Janice L. Cantieri, USA. National Geographic-Fulbright Fellow, Reporting from Fiji and Kiribati.