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Coming to England

By: Floella Benjamin
Narrated by: Baroness Floella Benjamin
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Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Baroness Floella Benjamin's classic memoir, Coming to England. This inspirational story is a powerful reminder of how courage and determination can overcome adversity.

Floella Benjamin was just a young girl when she, her sister and two brothers arrived in England in 1960 to join their parents, whom they had not seen for fifteen months. They had left their island home of Trinidad to make a new life in London – part of a whole generation of West Indians who were encouraged to move to Britain and help rebuild the country after the Second World War.

Reunited with her mother, Floella was too overwhelmed at first to care about the cold weather and the noise and dirt from the traffic. But as her new life began, she was shocked and distressed by the rejection she experienced. She soon realized that the only way to survive was to work twice as hard and be twice as good as anyone else.

With a foreword by the author and some additional historical information, this is the incredible story of Floella's journey from Trinidad to London, as part of the Windrush generation, to the House of Lords. Perfect for those aged 9+.

©2022 Macmillan Publishers International Limited (P)2022 Macmillan Publishers International Ltd Biographies Caribbean Creators Geography & Cultures Growing Up Growing Up & Facts of Life Women Nonfiction England Inspiring

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Great to hear the author reading the book, who is really enthusiastic. Really enjoyed listening to her story which she brings to life and how she broke down the barriers from others around her. An inspiration to many others.

Excellent book

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