Eight Weeks

Eight Weeks is Baroness Lola Young's memoir, recounting her experiences growing up in foster care from the age of eight weeks.

The book details her journey through various foster homes and care institutions, highlighting the challenges and resilience she developed during her childhood.

It explores themes of identity, belonging, and the complexities of family relationships.

Young's narrative offers a poignant and insightful perspective on the care system and its impact on individuals.

The book also delves into her later life achievements, including her career in the arts and her role as a crossbench peer in the House of Lords.