The Ninth Life of a Diamond Miner
Summary from Goodreads
Grace Tame has never walked on middle ground.
From a young age, her life was defined by uncertainty - by trauma and strength, sadness and hope, terrible lows and wondrous highs. As a teenager she found the courage to speak up after experiencing awful and ongoing child sexual abuse. This fight to find her voice would not be her last.
In 2021 Grace stepped squarely into the public eye as the Australian of the Year, and was the catalyst for a tidal wave of conversation and action. Australians from all walks of life were inspired and moved by her fire and passion. Here she was using her voice, and encouraging others to use theirs too.
The Ninth Life of a Diamond Miner is Grace's story, in Grace's words, on Grace's terms. Like Grace, it is sharply intelligent, deeply felt and often blisteringly funny. And, as with all her work, it offers a constructive and optimistic vision for a better future for all of us.
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Caddyshack Review
As in all things, there are two sides to every story, and reading Grace’s memoir certainly opens your eyes to the role media outlets play in the portrayal and betrayal of an individual.
“I have borne and sat with immense grief and pain that has been passed down to me that has led me to my own conclusion. And that is: every perpetrator of abuse is someone’s someone, but every survivor of abuse is someone’s someone too”.
Grace’s story is bold, brave and breaking all in one. In 2021, Grace’s name became well known, as the recipient of the Australian of the Year award for her advocacy of sexual assault survivors, particularly those who were sexually assaulted in institutional settings.
“I spent my entire life running, trying to find secure ground, searching for a home in other people and other places, only to discover that my home was with me all along. It is in the innate voice I have; that each of us has; that grounds and connects us with others by way of sharing truth. It is our collective power that breaks the walls of silence. May these words bring you home”.
Grace has set up the Grace Tame Foundation to campaign and fund initiatives which work to prevent and respond to the sexual abuse of children.