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Raja Arasa Ratnam
I am an octogenarian bicultural Asian-Australian, formed by the communalism and spirituality of Asia, but with my feet firmly grounded in the individualism of the West. I am a communitarian small-l...view moreI am an octogenarian bicultural Asian-Australian, formed by the communalism and spirituality of Asia, but with my feet firmly grounded in the individualism of the West. I am a communitarian small-l liberal, and a freethinker in matters religious. I seek to contribute to building a bridge between these cultures (as suggested to me by the spirit world about 2 decades ago); and have thereby been writing about issues relating to migrant integration (but not assimilation).I claim to be widely read. A professor of history and politics (a published author of renown), who treats my books as representing a sliver of post-war Australia’s history, did describe me as an intellectual who cannot be categorised (but not slippery). Two of my books were recommended in 2013 by the US Review of Books. All of my six books were reviewed favourably by senior academics and other notable persons. I am not just a pretty face!My books are all experience-based, including the book of short, short stories of imagined people and situations. Usefully, I was Director of Policy on migrant settlement-related issues over nine years in the federal public service in Australia. My highly interactive and contributory life, reaching leadership positions in civil society, also contributed to my writing, as did a demeaning life under British colonialism, a half-starved existence under a Japanese military occupation, and exposure to the White Australia-era racism, sectarian religion-fuelled tribalism, and a denial of equal opportunity.view less
Books by Raja Arasa Ratnam
Of Past Human Civilisations: Cosmic Catastrophes and Consciousness The Dogs May Bark But the Caravan Moves On: The Spirit Realm And I Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Call of the Divine: A Shared Journey and A Fellowship of Souls Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHidden Footprints of Unity: Beyond Tribalism and Towards a New Australian Identity Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Dance Of Destiny Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsPithy Perspectives: A Smorgasbord Of Short, Short Stories Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDestiny Will Out: The Experiences of a Multicultural Malayan in White Australia Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMusings at Death's Door: An Ancient Bicultural Asian-Australian Ponders About Australian Society Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Karma Of Culture Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings