Whitney @ First Impressions Reviews
Written on Nov 2, 2014
I get a little nervous when reviewing biographies/autobiographies as I feel like I am judging their life. Although something about Banjo Clarke's story struck me, and sounded like an interesting life was to be told. If I could describe Wisdom Man in one word it would be perseverance. He persevered through racism, death and the fight for his beloved bush. I really enjoyed learning about the intricacies of Aboriginal culture, their life in the bush, morals and thoughts towards the Earth and Banjo Clarke's story in general. While his time(s) in gaul and building roads for the army was interesting it was the little antidotes that brought the story to life, such as his son Ian catching the biggest fish Banjo had ever seen. It was obvious that he lived a very full life.
Not Fond of:
The ending got a little Chicken Soup of the Soul. A agreed with what Banjo Clarke said which was very Golden Rule but he got a little spiritual towards the end of the book or perhaps it was just reminiscence
Final Thoughts:
I would recommend Wisdom Man to anyone who is looking for a unique story and has an interest in cultural events. In short something that has more substance than a Miley Cyrus biography. Although Banjo is very moral oriented (not critiquing that) but if a book on "doing the right thing" isn't your cup of tea than I would suggest a biography on Miley Cyrus.