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My Name Is Why
By Lemn Sissay
£10.99
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Description
My Name Is Why is a powerful book by the writer and broadcaster Lemn Sissay. It asks a stark question: how does a government steal a child, imprison him and keep it a secret? This story sets out how.
The Plot
Sissay reveals how a child was taken and held by the state, and how that was kept hidden.
Themes
- Identity: The book raises poignant questions about identity and belonging.
- Resilience: The story illustrates remarkable strength in the face of adversity.
Written with lyrical prose and emotional depth, My Name Is Why is a testament to the human spirit’s ability to rise above suffering. Readers who appreciate The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls or Educated by Tara Westover will find resonant themes and experiences in this story.
“A lyrical, painful and yet hope-filled memoir” – Observer
Book details
- Author
- Lemn Sissay
- Publisher
- Canongate Books
- Publication date
- Format
- Paperback / softback
- Pages
- 224
- ISBN-13
- 9781786892362
- Language
- English
- Genre
- General
- Dimensions
- 199 × 130 × 15 mm
- Weight
- 158 g
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