Benjamin, Floella
What Are You Doing Here?
- ISBN 13:
- 9781529071061
- author:
- Benjamin, Floella
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pan Macmillan
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 2.8 x 13 x 13 centimetres (0.30
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Floella Benjamin's autobiography is a powerful and moving account of her remarkable life. Born in Trinidad and arriving in England as part of the Windrush generation, she recounts her experiences of racism and her journey to becoming one of Britain's most respected figures. Benjamin's story spans over six decades, from her early days as a teenager forced to leave school at 16 to pursue a career in banking, to her successful audition for a national musical that launched her into a decades-spanning entertainment career. Along the way, she has dedicated herself to charitable causes, including lobbying prime ministers on behalf of children and advocating for greater representation across the media. Through her autobiography, Benjamin shares her honest account of living in two cultures and finding ways to thrive despite adversity. With its inspiring story and candid reflections, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the experiences of the Windrush generation or the power of determination and resilience.
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