‘Buy it. Read it. It is a memoir and a collection of essays, but much more than that. It is both broadly and deeply political without a syllable of lazy thinking or labelling. An overdue reminder that class remains a defining component of identity. Funny and tragic, often in the same sentence. And perhaps most important of all, written with a clarity and beauty that leaves me breathless.’

Margaret Simons

‘[Rick] writes brilliantly and bravely. He’s a very talented person and [One Hundred Years of Dirt] is a really impressive piece of work.’

Leigh Sales

‘A throat punch of a yarn that is as stark as it is stunning … Morton’s self-awareness is breathtaking; his pain is palpable and his survival a triumph.’

Amanda Keenan

‘It is inspiring to see a young writer (Morton is in his early thirties) lay down an emotionally complex story without any hint of affectation or pretence.’

Michael McGirr

‘Incredible. I laughed and cried and punched the air often and all at once. The story explains Morton’s brilliant insight into how poverty, class and trauma shape lives and how blind we are to their power.’

Sarah Macdonald

‘From the Birdsville Roadhouse to the Higgs Field, with an emotional rollercoaster in between, this is a brutally raw, beautifully written, remarkably brave memoir.’

Simon Crerar

‘This is a story as desolate and damaged as the land it begins on, but Morton brings it to life with compassion and transparency.’

Chloë Cooper

‘I think this book should be read by every Australian.’

Stephen Romei