Maumahara: The Memories of Te Onehou Phillis

"[The book] is a step back to an earlier time in the vibrant Maori town of Te Teko. Central to this warm community are the marae - places of celebration, debate, laughter and mourning - where reward comes through hard work and shared endeavour. Te Onehou leads us through her long and full life, from happy childhood years, schools attended and friendships made, through her courship and bicultural marriage, to when her father's firm guidance brings her back home to work for her people. Her words speaks volumes about the fine people who raised her, about many hands that were always busy and about tongues laden with common sense and the wisdom of generations."--Back cover.