Review of Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002) by Kevin P — 04 Sep 2010

This story is about how three young individuals were snatched from thier parents due to the fact that they were half Aboriginal in descent. The Australian people did not want for there to be a third class of these "half-castes" so they would take the children to try to breed them out. They would put them in "settlements" to work and do tasks for them. These three upon being poorly treated on the journey to the compound decided to escape and travel back home. After their escape they are pursued across the Outback by police officers as well as Aboriginal trackers. In order to get home they follow a ""rabbit-proof fence" which ultimately leads them to their destination. The entire story is one of action and heat pounding thrill that leaves the watcher in suspense and shock. As they watch Molly and her companion attempt to reunite with the place they feel they belong.

It is amazing to me to think that not too long ago we too were ostracizing many different individuals. In fact all throughout our tome as a country we have done just that. Whether it has been the black, the native American, the Japanese in WW2, or the Hispanics in post civil war time. It is so good to see that racism is dying even if we still do have a ways to go, many never thought that they would see the day when a black man would be President, yet here we are today, and while I completely disagree with most of his ideals, I can honestly say that it has ZERO to do with his skin color. It is good to see that in some instances people are striving to make the right choices in their thinking and in their motives. We will never by our own power come to be in a perfect world but it is good to see us making greater strides in that direction.