These Heavy Black Bones

Book • 2024

These Heavy Black Bones is a compelling memoir that delves into the life of Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell, exploring her journey as a Black woman in the predominantly white world of competitive swimming.

The book meditates on themes of Blackness, identity, and the intense physical demands of elite sports, offering a candid and poetic reflection on her experiences.

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Ruchira Sharma

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Mentioned by

Ruchira Sharma

as her new memoir, detailing her experiences as an elite athlete and the first Black woman to represent Great Britain in swimming.

Swimming Against the Tide with Athlete Turned Advocate, Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell

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