Bestselling and much-loved Nepalese photographer, Sudhira Shah, turns her camera on her own community to document her own and their lives across Australia. Far and away gives a first-hand and personal look into Nepalese culture and celebrates how this community immersed into Australia. The collections of photographs, shared memories and stories create a beautiful and emotional read.
‘Writing this book has been a highly enjoyable, fulfilling and enriching experience’ says Yogendra Bista who succeeded in taking an initiative to archive the history of the Nepalese movement in Australia, captured through images and words.
Yogendra, ‘feels honoured to have had the opportunity to write these wonderful tales of so many of our Nepalese migrants as they set about establishing themselves in this beautiful country’.
A signed copy by the writer, Yogendra Bista, is located in the library on Level 10. Come and read the huge compilation of family stories and their incredible journeys.