Black Duck

A Year at Yumburra

By: Bruce Pascoe

Narrated by: Bruce Pascoe

When Dark Emu was adopted by Australia like a new anthem, Bruce found himself at the centre of a national debate that often focussed on the wrong part of the story. But through all the noise came Black Duck Foods, a blueprint for traditional food growing and land management processes based on very old practices.

Bruce Pascoe and Lyn Harwood invite us to imagine a different future for Australia, one where we can honour our relationship with nature and improve agriculture and forestry. Where we can develop a uniquely Australian cuisine that will reduce carbon emissions, preserve scarce water resources and rebuild our soil. Bruce and Lyn show us that you don't just work Country, you look, listen and care. It's not Black Duck magic, it's the result of simply treating Australia like herself.

From the aftermath of devastating bushfires and the impact of an elder's death to rebuilding a marriage and counting the personal cost of starting a movement, Black Duck is a remarkable glimpse into a year of finding strength in Country at Yumburra.

2025, Australian Book Design Awards, Long-listed

©2024 Bruce Pascoe (P)2024 Bolinda Publishing

Critic reviews

'Bruce invites us onto the land that changed the man behind the book that changed the nation.' (Narelda Jacobs, Whadjuk Noongar journalist, presenter, commentator and keynote speaker)

'Bruce and Lyn so eloquently bring us into intimate contact with the land and our beautiful culture – reminding us all of the rich history that Australia holds.' (Allira Potter, a proud Yorta Yorta, a trained reiki practitioner, intuitive reader, energy healer, life coach and meditation guide)