Review of Oranges and Sunshine (2010) by Adam F — 28 Jul 2012

Story of a tragic chapter in the histories of the UK and Australia - the forced separation and deportation of 120k underprivileged children to brutal group homes in the Australian Outback. Highly recommended.

This review of Oranges and Sunshine (2010) was written by Adam F on 28 Jul 2012.

Oranges and Sunshine has generally received positive reviews.

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