9780008464462_

A searing, triumphant story. A testament to the tenacity of the human spirit as well as a beautiful ode to an iconic figure IRENOSEN OKOJIE

Exclusive content in this audio edition includes interviews between Malik and Benjamin Zephaniah, Jalal Munsur Nuriddin, and Rod Youngs as well as musical and lyrical performances from Gil and Malik.

Letters to Gil is Malik Al Nasirs profound coming of age memoir the story of surviving physical and racial abuse and discovering a new sense of self-worth under the wing of the great artist, poet and civil rights activist Gil Scott-Heron.

Born in Liverpool, Malik was taken into care at the age of nine after his seafaring father became paralysed. He would spend his adolescence in a system that proved violent, neglectful, exploitative, traumatising and mired in abuse. Aged eighteen, he emerged semi-literate, penniless with no connections or sense of where he was going until a chance meeting with Gil Scott-Heron.

Letters to Gil will tell the story of Maliks empowerment and awakening while mentored by Gil, from his introduction to the legacy of Black history to the development of his voice through poetry and music. Written with lyricism and power, it is a frank and moving memoir, highlighting how institutional racism can debilitate and disadvantage a child, as well as how mentoring, creativity, self-expression and solidarity helped him to uncover his potential.

(*_*)9780008464462_

A searing, triumphant story. A testament to the tenacity of the human spirit as well as a beautiful ode to an iconic figure IRENOSEN OKOJIE

Letters to Gil is a literary masterpiece that explores the ethnic and cultural nuances of the African American society. It is a top reading choice for those interested in social studies, policy criticism, and regional dynamics, offering a profound understanding of the public services system and its impact on individuals.

For fans of Daniel Rachel (I Just Cant Stop It), Rory Stewart (The Marches), David Harewood (Maybe I Dont Belong Here), Jude Rogers (The Sound of Being Human), and Kevin Cummins (While We Were Getting High).

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A searing, triumphant story. A testament to the tenacity of the human spirit as well as a beautiful ode to an iconic figure IRENOSEN OKOJIE

For fans of Daniel Rachel (I Just Cant Stop It), Rory Stewart (Politics On the Edge), David Harewood (Maybe I Dont Belong Here), Jude Rogers (The Sound of Being Human), and Kevin Cummins (While We Were Getting High).

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A searing, triumphant story. A testament to the tenacity of the human spirit as well as a beautiful ode to an iconic figure IRENOSEN OKOJIE

For fans of Daniel Rachel (Dont Look Back In Anger), Rory Stewart (The Places In Between), David Harewood (Maybe I Dont Belong Here), Jude Rogers (The Sound of Being Human), and Kevin Cummins (While We Were Getting High).

...(*_*)9780008464462_

A searing, triumphant story. A testament to the tenacity of the human spirit as well as a beautiful ode to an iconic figure IRENOSEN OKOJIE

For fans of Daniel Rachel (Dont Look Back In Anger), Rory Stewart (The Marches), David Harewood (Maybe I Dont Belong Here), Jude Rogers (The Sound of Being Human), and Kevin Cummins (While We Were Getting High).

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A searing, triumphant story. A testament to the tenacity of the human spirit as well as a beautiful ode to an iconic figure IRENOSEN OKOJIE

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A searing, triumphant story. A testament to the tenacity of the human spirit as well as a beautiful ode to an iconic figure IRENOSEN OKOJIE

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