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The Louder I Will Sing
- Narrated by: Lee Lawrence, Ben Bailey Smith, Candice Brathwaite
- Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins
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Winner of the Costa Biography Prize 2020.
This audiobook includes an exclusive interview with Candice Brathwaite and Lee Lawrence.
What would you do if the people you trusted to uphold the law committed a crime against you? Who would you turn to? And how long would you fight them for?
On 28th September 1985, Lee Lawrence's mother Cherry Groce was wrongly shot by police during a raid on her Brixton home. The bullet shattered her spine and she never walked again. In the chaos that followed, 11-year-old Lee watched in horror as the news falsely pronounced his mother dead. In Brixton, already a powder keg because of the deep racism that the community was experiencing, it was the spark needed to trigger two days of rioting that saw buildings brought down by petrol bombs, cars torched and shops looted.
But for Lee, it was a spark that lit a flame that would burn for the next 30 years as he fought to get the police to recognise their wrongdoing. His life had changed forever: he was now his mother's carer, he had seen first-hand the prejudice that existed in his country, and he was at the mercy of a society that was working against him. And yet that flame - for justice, for peace, for change - kept him going.
The Louder I Will Sing is a powerful, compelling and uplifting memoir about growing up in modern Britain as a young Black man. It's a story both of people and politics, of the underlying racism beneath many of our most important institutions, but also the positive power that hope, faith and love can bring in response.
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"This is the story of arguably one of the most important, yet least known, events in modern British history. Lee's journey and fight for justice are both inspiring and enraging. That it has taken this long for the story of the shooting of Cherry Groce to become properly publicly retold is in itself another tragedy. We can only hope that Britain learns from the valuable lessons contained in these pages." (Akala)
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- Len85
- 20-10-20
Wonderful, devastating, hopeful
A searingly honest account of one person’s journey, boy to man, to find justice for his mother who was wrongfully shot by police. Astonishing— a story we should all know here in the UK
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- Asha
- 14-09-21
A moving and inspiring story!
A moving and inspiring story! I really enjoyed how Lee Lawrence expressed his life story against the socio-political backdrop of the time.
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- Angie
- 19-11-20
Yet another touching true life story!
OMG!!!!! Sir Lee Lawrence, I salute you & your family for sharing such a deep life experience. I first heard of your book, when you was on Phil & Hollie, morning show for Black History month. I said to myself, this is a 'must' read ....I immediately shared with friends and family, in the hope that I would encourage them to read, but in turn, I would have had to fulfil my promise. Your Mother, underlying knew you as her son and your siblings were comforted and guided by God and yes the support of your community. she was quietly not worried what she would leave behind, as you mentioned, she knew you would make it.
I wish you all continuous good health, strength and for most happiness to know your Mothers name is history. well done!!!!!
(angela2197@hotmail.co.uk)
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- Amazon Customer
- 23-03-22
outstanding
A powerful book finally telling an important story from the view point that matters. A brilliantly narrated story that provokes thought and self challenge through brilliant telling of his personal story and journey. Emotional from the start but full of hope and passion for change. Everybody should read this book.
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- Suzanne Wolfe
- 16-02-21
So Moving & Inspiring
You will be transfixed. You will cry. Such a moving and personal account spanning 40 years of London reality. Highly recommended.
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- Robin
- 26-03-21
A powerful account
This is a powerful account of Lee Lawrence’s struggle to get the truth of what happened to his mother recognised and recorded in history. It is important that as a multicultural society we listen to accounts from people who lived through these times and that we learn from the mistakes of the past. The mainstream media and politicians at the time painted a very different picture of what inner city London was like during the 80s and 90s and as a child/teenager of the time I never had any reason to question the information being presented in the media. The determination and resilience of Lee Lawrence and his family is a story that should be told and listened to, it is well-written, informative and thought-provoking.
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- Jsweetness
- 24-12-20
through the eyes if our brother!
I heard so much about Lee's story from the news to word of mouth... once it was written, I just had to read /listen to his story in his own words. Thanks Brandy Lee 😉
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- Hoops
- 13-01-21
Heroic
Your heart both sinks and rises at the enduring racist and institutional injustices and the heroic way that Lee rises to these challenges. It's a tale of an 'ordinary' person fighting against the odds to achieve justice and exposure of the truth for his family. The narration is excellent and the way the story unfolds keeps you gripped.
You want to believe in the integrity and impartiality of our police and legal systems and improvements in society but family tales like this show that there is still a long way to go. Lee shows amazing courage, perseverance and heart. Harrowing but highly recommended.
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- Fitgal
- 26-09-20
The louder I will sing
Thank you for allowing me into your world.
I know Your mother is proud of you.
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- Kindle Customer
- 22-08-21
Excellent in every way
throughly enjoyed this book. Highly recommend it as it clearly explains on different levels experiences of different generational age groups and much. more.
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