Browne, Stanley J.
Little Big Man
- ISBN 13:
- 9781913090869
- author:
- Browne, Stanley J.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Jacaranda Books Art Music Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 23.6 x 17.2 x 3 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- Biography, Artists, Architects & Photographers, Health & Wellbeing,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Stanley J. Browne's memoir is a powerful and poignant account of his childhood and adolescence, shaped by his mother's struggles with mental illness. Born to a Jamaican mother in London, Stanley's early life was marked by love and vibrancy, but this changed when he was diagnosed with schizophrenia. As the 'man of the house', Stanley took on the responsibility of caring for himself and his siblings, navigating a complex web of poverty, racism, and hardship. His experiences in young offender's institutions and prisons had a profound impact on his life, leading him to battle with addiction before slowly turning his life around through the redemptive power of creativity and recovery. This memoir is a testament to the human desire for love, belonging, and authenticity, and offers a powerful exploration of generational trauma and the search for healing and redemption.
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