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Bernardine Evaristo
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RECIPIENT OF THE WOMEN’S PRIZE OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION AWARD
The powerful, urgent manifesto on never giving up from Booker prize-winning trailblazer, Bernardine Evaristo
Bernardine Evaristo's 2019 Booker win - the first by a Black woman - was a revolutionary moment both for British culture and for her. After three decades as a trailblazing writer, teacher and activist, she moved from the margins to centre stage, taking her place in the spotlight at last. Her journey was a long one, but she made it, and she made history.
MANIFESTO is Bernardine Evaristo's intimate and inspirational, no-holds-barred account of how she did it, refusing to let any barriers stand in her way. She charts her creative rebellion against the mainstream and her life-long commitment to the imaginative exploration of 'untold' stories. And drawing deeply on her own experiences, she offers a vital contribution to current conversations around social issues such as race, class, feminism, sexuality and aging.
This is a unique book about staying true to yourself and to your vision. It's about how to be unstoppable - in your craft, your work, your life. It is Bernardine Evaristo's manifesto for never giving up.
'Bernardine Evaristo is one of those writers who should be read by everyone, everywhere.' Elif Shafak
'Bernardine Evaristo is one of Britain's best writers, an iconic and unique voice, filled with warmth, subtlety and humanity. Exceptional' Nikesh Shukla
'Bernardine Evaristo is the most daring, imaginative and innovative of writers' Inua Ellams
© Bernadine Evaristo 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021
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"Bernardine Evaristo is one of those writers who should be read by everyone, everywhere." (Elif Shafak)
"Bernardine Evaristo is one of Britain's best writers, an iconic and unique voice, filled with warmth, subtlety and humanity. Exceptional." (Nikesh Shukla)
"Bernardine Evaristo is the most daring, imaginative and innovative of writers." (Inua Ellams)
Informative and inspiring
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Speaks to me on every level.
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Her reflections on growing up mixed race in Britain, navigating identity, and pushing through rejection and invisibility are deeply moving. And the way she writes about creativity and perseverance? It’s like she’s handing you a torch and saying, “Keep going. You belong here.” I am mixed race and about 25 years younger and all this racism still exists. I made the mistake of moving to Australia for work and it’s worst over here . They don’t understands Jamaicans and think we are Africans. Anyway point is she is my favourite writer, my favourite person and so inspiring. I love her work.
Powerful and inspiring book
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I'll address this review to Bernardine 😁
This manifesto has blessed my life. Thank you. You gave a detailed insight of your experiences growing up and I felt the evolution and discovery along the way. You were unselfish in your advice and I am full of admiration of the doors you have opened and paths you have created with your will and determination. I was at a crossroads stuck when I encountered this audiobook, and listening to it felt like a was sitting at your feet as you littered me with the wisdom of your experiences. Thank you for sharing your life, I have a better sense of direction now ❤️
Inspirational
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