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Natives
- Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire
- Narrated by: Akala
- Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins
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Summary
SHORTLISTED FOR THE JAMES TAIT BLACK PRIZE | THE JHALAK PRIZE | THE BREAD AND ROSES AWARD & LONGLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL WRITING
From the first time he was stopped and searched as a child, to the day he realised his mum was white, to his first encounters with racist teachers - race and class have shaped Akala's life and outlook. In this unique book he takes his own experiences and widens them out to look at the social, historical and political factors that have left us where we are today.
Covering everything from the police, education and identity to politics, sexual objectification and the far right, Nativesspeaks directly to British denial and squeamishness when it comes to confronting issues of race and class that are at the heart of the legacy of Britain's racialised empire.
Natives is the searing modern polemic and Sunday Times bestseller from the BAFTA and MOBO award-winning musician and political commentator, Akala.
Critic reviews
"My book of the year. It's personal, historical, political, and it speaks to where we are now. This is the book I've been waiting for - for years." (Benjamin Zephaniah)
"A history lesson of the kind you should get in school, but don't...This is a searing, thought-provoking book." (Stylist)
"A potent combination of autobiography and political history which holds up a mirror to contemporary Britain." (Independent)
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- James Arthur
- 17-01-19
Astonishing in every way
I simply cannot recommend this more highly. Being narrated by the author added to my enjoyment, but it is a superbly researched, considered articulate account of race and class - both its history and present situation. Perhaps the highest praise I can offer is that it has inspired me to learn more about aspects of history I was either unaware of or had simply accepted at face value. Having listened to this (and I will listen to it again and possibly also buy the book), I will be far more conscious not just of what I am reading, but who it is authored by and what their perspective and bias might be. Illuminating, accessible, fascinating. Simply the best book I have read/listened to in a long time.
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- Zahra Hussain
- 29-01-19
outstanding
outstanding - worth every minute. great insight and analysis. robust and concise. engaging and though provoking.
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- Meg Connell
- 21-01-19
Important work
This is the kind of education that ought to be taught in schools. Akala is intellectual and authentic. An honest view of colonialism, classism and racism, from a perspective that matters.
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- E M
- 11-06-18
Very good and informative
Good modern day history of Black Britain from a black British perspective. The intersection of race and class and novel and enlightened perspectives upon these from Akala makes this five stars.
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- Anonymous User
- 26-11-19
Brilliant book, very well executed & extremely insightful
This book told the story of the relationship between class and race excellently especially in the UK. Akala delves deep into the sections of both the overt & covert racism/classism within Britains history and present. A true eye opener
A Must Read
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- VeryEasilyBored
- 11-07-20
worth a read
Eloquent and eye-opening on his own experiences, but unfortunately misinformed on some areas outside the UK
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- Amazon Customer
- 22-07-20
This is a must listen
This is such an important read and impeccably delivered. Akala is a G. Ill definitely read this again.
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- charlotte
- 29-07-20
Everyone should read/listen
Truly well researched subject matter and opinions are easy to identify facts are clearly separated from the opinions. Really enjoyable to listen and incredibly informative.
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- Shayne Lovelidge
- 28-04-20
A messege as Powerful as the series ' Roots '
Extremely Proud of Kingsley aka Akala, from seeing his video to ' roll with us ' to seeing him debate.
Britains Tupac is what I call him.
A book as powerful as the series roots.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-05-20
Amazing!
Just a great book - fantastic historical and political background to an analysis of race and race relations in modern day Britain. Also Akala has a really lovely voice and great delivery, which makes it an even better listen.
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