Minisode 36.5: Molly Schmidt’s "Salt River Road"

Molly Schmidt’s "Salt River Road" is a searing account of grief and redemption set in the big sky/small town landscape of south-west WA. Racism, poverty and politics are part of life in country Western Australia in the 1970’s. Yet, for the Tetley family all that matters is they have lost their beloved mother Elena. They're falling apart and are in danger of losing the farm that is their livelihood.Through the eyes of teenage siblings Rose and Frank the reader experiences thedangerously deep grief of losing a parent. Then comes a slow redemption through their connection with two local Noongar elders, and a reconciliation with events from the past. Guest:Molly Schmidt, author and recipient of the 2022 City of Fremantle Hungerford Award [email protected]@fremantlepressSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.