My Name is Why
Book • 2019
'My Name Is Why' tells the story of Lemn Sissay's childhood in the British care system, exploring themes of identity, belonging, and institutional failings.
Sissay was placed in foster care as a baby and was given a new name by his foster parents, only to be returned to social services at age twelve.
He spent his adolescence in various care homes, experiencing neglect and racism.
The book delves into his legal battle to access his care files, revealing the truth about his early life and the reasons behind his separation from his Ethiopian mother.
It is a powerful memoir that sheds light on the experiences of children in care and calls for reform.
Sissay was placed in foster care as a baby and was given a new name by his foster parents, only to be returned to social services at age twelve.
He spent his adolescence in various care homes, experiencing neglect and racism.
The book delves into his legal battle to access his care files, revealing the truth about his early life and the reasons behind his separation from his Ethiopian mother.
It is a powerful memoir that sheds light on the experiences of children in care and calls for reform.
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