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Afropean
- Notes from Black Europe
- Narrated by: Johny Pitts
- Length: 11 hrs and 31 mins
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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Afropean written and read by Johny Pitts.
In the face of growing racial discrimination, anti-immigrant sentiment and the spectre of terrorism looming large over an economically stricken continent, Afropean is an on-the-ground documentary of areas where Europeans of African descent are juggling their multiple allegiances and forging new identities: too indelibly woven into Europe to identify with Africa and yet struggling with outdated ideas of what it means to be European.
Afropean will plot an alternative map of the continent, taking the reader to places like Cova Da Moura, the Cape Verdean shantytown on the outskirts of Lisbon with its own underground economy, and Rinkeby, the area of Stockholm that is eighty per cent Muslim. The author visits the former Patrice Lumumba University in Moscow, where West African students are still making the most of Cold War ties with the USSR, and Clichy Sous Bois in Paris, which gave birth to the 2005 riots.
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- Jeffrey Elliott
- 13-10-19
The most inspirational book I've ever read
The most inspirational book I've ever read, I've learnt so much and have been reflecting on my own self identity as a Black European or an Afropean. Beyond that I think this book is important, and as may people as possible should read it, regardless of "race".
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-04-21
Wicked!
An education. I've been opened up to a European blackness, a refreshinng and relevant book.
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- Celso
- 02-04-20
what an amazing journey
superb performance by Johny Pitts, who takes you on a amazing journey throughout Europe
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- AA
- 08-10-20
Truly exceptional
An incredible journey and historical account of the lives of so many forgotten people of Europe. A must read without a shadow of doubt. Inspirational work, thank you for bringing this altogether so beautifully.
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- Nathaniel Mills
- 02-08-19
Stunning
Congratulations Johny, this is a fascinating surface scratching look at black Europe. Well researched and written. Highly recommended. I know the Sheffield you speak of as a kid growing up in the 80s and 90s in various pubs. As a child I saw these as a gathering of people from all walks of life and as such have fond memories of meeting and speaking with people with amazing stories to tell. Thank you
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- T.M
- 15-06-19
Best book on being black in contemporary Europe
loved it! I definitely related to the stories while also learning so much about the not so well known ties between Africa and Europe. The author read the book brilliantly too :)
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- Mr. D. Omo
- 21-12-21
Curious enlightenment
An engaging and thoughtful account of life through the lenses of africans in Europe
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- Carole Wright
- 25-02-23
Want to go Black Backpacking!!
I can’t thank Johnny enough for writing this book!
Learnt so much about the parts of Black history I didn’t learn at school.
Even as a Black Brit myself I want to go see Black history in the parts of Europe and my own ancestral Ghana by backpacking in my 50s!
Thanks again Johny!
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- Lizzy h
- 29-07-20
An exploration of black communities in Europe
I really enjoyed this book. The author narrates his journey across Europe, as he meets a cukturally diverse Europe.
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- Alex Mighten
- 26-01-20
A very important read!
Simply sublime.. Such a rich tapestry of knowledge interwoven with poetic descriptions of memories and locations that transport you effortlessly through temporal and geographicl boundaries. I feel honoured to have experienced this journey.
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