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That Peckham Boy

Growing Up, Getting Out and Giving Back

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That Peckham Boy

By: Kenny Imafidon
Narrated by: Chuku Modu
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For fans of Poverty Safari and Skint Estate, That Peckham Boy is a real-life manifesto calling for positive change for those on the fringes of society.

'When you're writing the story of your life, make sure you're holding the pen. In this life you can be whoever you want to be.'

Two days after his eighteenth birthday, Kenny Imafidon was charged with the murder of a seventeen-year-old boy in south-east London. The middle child of a single mother with ambitions for her children, Kenny grew up near an estate in Peckham where deprivation and hopelessness were rife, and gang culture flourished in his community. Kenny faced a minimum of thirty years behind bars - longer than the life he had lived.

When the case against Kenny collapsed, he quickly realised that his name was still inextricably linked with a horrific crime he hadn't committed. He decided to rewrite his story. It began with The Kenny Report, which he delivered to the House of Commons and which detailed the experiences of marginalised young people who drift into gangs, and has led to extensive work with charities, communities and policy-makers that is helping to change the narratives of other young people just like Kenny.

A candid and unfiltered take on some of the most challenging topics that define our times, That Peckham Boy is a personal manifesto exploring what it means to be young, Black and poor in the city. It is shaped by Kenny's difficult childhood, his transformative time in prison, and the people and conversations that took him from being on trial for murder into the company of some of the most successful people in the world.

©2023 Kenny Imafidon (P)2023 Penguin Audio
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Critic reviews

'A manifesto of possibilities.' (Lord Hastings of Scarisbrick CBE)
'Kenny's story shows us that we all have the potential to achieve extraordinary things. What a hero.' (Bear Grylls, OBE)
'A source of inspiration.' (Patrick Hutchinson)
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There are so many people of colour who are victims of a corrupt system, but who also make decisions that destroy them. To hear Kenny's story is proof that everyone can make a difference and live a life of abundance.

Inspirational and hard hitting

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This outstanding and incredibly inspiring book is, at times - very raw but always very real and (as a former Peckham boy) vey relatable

Outstanding and incredibly inspiring

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This captivating read had me engrossed from the first page to the very last. Such a sincere memoir, fantastically executed!

A story of hope when you have all the odds stacked against you. Kenny Imafidons ‘Peckham Boy’ is truly an inspirational book for all.

What a gripping tale of events!

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An insight into the challenges faced by black boys growing up London and how willpower and the love and support of family and friends could make a positive difference. Thank you Kenny for sharing your experience and to Chuku for an excellent performance.

An honest account of growing up in south London

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Well well where do I even start. This book shines a bright light into the realities/challenges of growing up in low socio-economic coupled with ethnic minority homes.

Kenny is a G and I’m glad he’s from Peckham.

Incredible book!!!

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