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Manifesto
A radically honest and inspirational memoir from the Booker Prize winning author of Girl, Woman, Other
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The powerful, urgent memoir and manifesto on never giving up from Booker Prize-winning trailblazer, Bernardine Evaristo.
Bernardine Evaristo's 2019 Booker win—the first by a Black woman—was a revolutionary moment both for British culture and for her. After three decades as a trailblazing writer, teacher, and activist, she moved from the margins to centre stage, taking her place in the spotlight at last. Her journey was a long one, but she made it, and she made history.
Manifesto is Bernardine Evaristo's intimate and inspirational, no-holds-barred account of how she did it, refusing to let any barriers stand in her way. She charts her creative rebellion against the mainstream and her life-long commitment to the imaginative exploration of 'untold' stories. Drawing deeply on her own experiences, she offers a vital contribution to current conversations around social issues such as race, class, feminism, sexuality, and ageing.
This is a unique book about staying true to yourself and to your vision. It's about how to be unstoppable—in your craft, your work, and your life. It is Bernardine Evaristo's manifesto for never giving up.
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Bernardine Evaristo's Manifesto has been praised as an honest and engaging memoir that is both moving and humorous. The narrative provides a powerful account of her journey to success, offering inspiration and practical insights. Critics highlight the book's blend of personal transformation with considerations of cultural inequalities, creativity, and activism, noting its unique and bold voice. The memoir has been described as an eye-opening exploration filled with warmth and humanity, showcasing Evaristo's fearless openness and resilience.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241993620
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 22 September 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 180g
Pages: 208
About the Author
Bernardine Evaristo, MBE, is the award-winning author of eight books of fiction and verse fiction that explore aspects of the African diaspora. Her novel Girl, Woman, Other made her the first black woman to win the Booker Prize in 2019, as well winning the Fiction Book of the Year Award at the British Book Awards in 2020, where she also won Author of the Year, and the Indie Book Award. She also became the first woman of colour and black British writer to reach No.1 in the UK paperback fiction chart in 2020. Her writing spans reviews, essays, drama and radio, and she has edited and guest-edited national publications, including The Sunday Time's Style magazine. Her other awards and honours include an MBE in 2009. Bernardine is Professor of Creative Writing at Brunel University, London, and President of the Royal Society of Literature. She lives in London with her husband. www.bevaristo.com
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