2.2 Crazy House: Further Adventures in Chicagoĭarger was born on Apin Chicago, Illinois, to Henry Darger Sr.Darger's artwork has become one of the most celebrated examples of outsider art. : 106 Much of his artwork is mixed media with collage elements. The visual subject matter of his work ranges from idyllic scenes in Edwardian interiors and tranquil flowered landscapes populated by children and fantastic creatures, to scenes of horrific terror and carnage depicting young children being tortured and massacred. He has become famous for his posthumously discovered 15,145-page, single-spaced fantasy manuscript called The Story of the Vivian Girls, in What Is Known as the Realms of the Unreal, of the Glandeco-Angelinian War Storm, Caused by the Child Slave Rebellion, along with several hundred drawings and watercolor paintings illustrating the story. ( / ˈ d ɑːr ɡ ər/ Ap– April 13, 1973) was an American writer, novelist and artist who worked as a hospital custodian in Chicago, Illinois. This book should be in every school.Crazy House: Further Adventures in Chicago Archie has come through snares, pits and suffering to bring us an inspiring tale of survival, grace and generosity. ' Tell Me Why is an extraordinary odyssey and offering. ‘Best book of 2019: Tell Me Why by Archie Roach, a beautifully written autobiography that captures one of the most remarkable lives in Australian music’ ― Weekend Australian ‘Roach is honest and humble in his oft-heartbreaking retelling of his search for identity, belonging and purpose’ ― Courier Mail ‘Beautiful, gut-wrenching and compelling memoir’ ― Sydney Morning Herald It will be read, studied and discussed for many years to come.’ ― The Australian This is a phenomenal work by one of the most articulate and recognisable members of the Stolen Generations. ‘Just like his early songs, Tell Me Why was written with empathy as its impetus and that intent shines through on every page. The voice of Australia.’ - Daniel Browning, ABC journalist and producer ‘Archie’s deeply resonant voice sings out – of a broken country and a life renewed. ‘Best book of 2019: Tell Me Why by Archie Roach, a beautifully written autobiography that captures one of the most remarkable lives in Australian music’ Weekend Australia ‘Roach is honest and humble in his oft-heartbreaking retelling of his search for identity, belonging and purpose’ Courier Mail The voice of Australia.’ Daniel Browning, ABC journalist and producer ‘Beautiful, gut-wrenching and compelling memoir’ Sydney Morning Herald It will be read, studied and discussed for many years to come.’ The Australian ‘Just like his early songs, Tell Me Why was written with empathy as its impetus and that intent shines through on every page. This book should be in every school.' Paul Kelly ' Tell Me Why is an extraordinary odyssey and offering. Shortlisted for the Booksellers' Choice 2020 Book of the Year Awards, Non-FictionĪrchie Roach was the 2020 VIC Australian of the Year Shortlisted for the 2020 Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards, Non-Fiction Shortlisted for the 2020 ABIA Biography Book of the Year Winner of the 2021 Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for Indigenous Writing Winner of the 2020 Indie Book of the Year Non-Fiction Tell Me Why is a stunning account of resilience and the strength of spirit – and of a great love story. Overcoming enormous odds to find his story and his people, Archie voices the joy, pain and hope he found on his path through song to become the legendary singer-songwriter and storyteller that he is today – beloved by fans worldwide. In this intimate, moving and often shocking memoir, Archie’s story is an extraordinary odyssey through love and heartbreak, family and community, survival and renewal – and the healing power of music.
Brought up by a series of foster parents until his early teens, his world imploded when he received a letter that spoke of a life he had no memory of. Roach was only two years old when he was forcibly removed from his family. Not many have lived as many lives as Archie Roach – stolen child, seeker, teenage alcoholic, lover, father, musical and lyrical genius, and leader – but it took him almost a lifetime to find out who he really was. A powerful memoir of a true Australian legend: stolen child, musical and lyrical genius, and leader.