This is Us

- Blurb -

This is Us is a collection of over 200 brief interviews with NewZealanders, spanning the length and breadth of the country; from Cape Reinga toStewart Island. It was written in response to the Christchurch terrorist attackbut is not about it; it is instead a representation of the New Zealand peoplein their own words. A celebration of the diverse, open, and inclusivecommunities that exist across New Zealand, This is Us inspires hope byshowing the kindness and spirit of everyday people. Each interview provides a snapshot of the subject' s life, accompanied bya photographic portrait. The joy interviewees felt in telling their storiesshines from the page. Each of the interviewees has a unique story to tell, andto have them collected in one place creates an engaging and insightful readingexperience that will delight anyone interested in finding out more about Kiwi societyand culture. Carter spoke with characters from a variety of professions, age groupsand cultural backgrounds. From a New Zealander with a long line of Kiwiancestors, to a person with a Maori name but Italian and Brazilian parents, thiscollection reflects the ethnic diversity and cultural riches of New Zealand. This is Us is a tribute to the Kiwispirit.