My Name Is Why by Lemn Sissay (2021, Uk-B Format Paperback)

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It was Lemn Sissay. He was British and Ethiopian. Format: Paperback. 9781786892362 - ISBN-13.

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PublisherCanongate Books
ISBN-101786892367
ISBN-139781786892362
eBay Product ID (ePID)7046548469

Product Key Features

Book TitleMy Name Is Why
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicDiscrimination & Race Relations, Personal Memoirs
Publication Year2021
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography, Social Science
AuthorLemn Sissay
FormatUK-B Format Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight6 oz.
Item Length7.8 in
Item Width5.1 in

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  • Social services UK

    Book clean, good price. Story is an eye-opener on social services in the past. There are also sections about racism some of which was unintended and some very much deliberate. The author has led a difficult life but overcame obstacles. Although an uncomfortable read, our book club rated it 9/10.

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  • Amazing life story

    Great true and honest read. A definetly triumph over adversity. This man is a great advocate for those living in the care system.

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  • My name is Why

    Absolutely brilliant book. A real eye opener to the sad plight of children caught up in the care system. Heartbreaking at times. I’m really hoping & praying that Lemn has found his Mother by now.

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  • My name is why...... really makes a change. I have given up reading crime novels, as I see them to be a negative influence in general.

    An honest type of book, which I will save to re-read.

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  • Amazing autobiography.

    This extraordinary true story is Lemn Sissay's account of how he survived the gruesome British Care system as a child.

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  • Excellent

    Made me so mad at the authorities & others who decided wrongly what was best for Lemn but his resilience and courage left me with such a deep respect for him.

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  • Lemn conquers all

    So compelling, so moving, and what injustice! Thank goodness Lemn had/has the spirit to escape from a rocky beginning.

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  • there were tears in my eyes reading it. What a beautiful picture of LEMN on the front cover

    LEMN did well and continues to do well

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  • Amazing book ...

    Just a simply amazing book. So very sad but I didn't want it to end. More more more please.

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  • Sad truth.

    The sad truth about our child welfare system last century. I hope things have improved for the 21st century.

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