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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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This book is a must read for anyone in SE London or who cares about the injustices of inequality. Kenny rewrites his story in life and on paper here.

don't let this book pass you by

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Such a powerful story, I’ll be reading it again.

One lesson learned & loved was “Everyone is a lawyer when it comes to their actions but a judge when looking at others actions” (Paraphrasing)

Gripping and gems-filled, from start to finish

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I have since looked up the Kenny reports, a very inspiring young man. Even at the beginning of the book I wanted to give a review and forwarded to others. Well done. I pray many a young person, black father/mother, white persons reads this book, you will be emotional but empowered to do that which is right, right where you are at. Fabulous and Excellent.

Fabulous, nothing beats a well written true story

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Inspiring listen but even more than that, a reminder that we can all do more, for ourselves and our communities. Beautiful tone and storytelling. Highly recommend.

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A book for education curriculums across the UK

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Reminded me of my childhood memories and the childhood of young black boys and girls in London. Congratulations to Kenny for showing that our environment can be a catalyst for positive change should we choose to view it that way.

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