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A review by lindashelleysmith
Growing Up African in Australia by Ahmed Yussuf, Maxine Beneba Clarke, Magan Magan
5.0
This book is magical, just beautiful. Each story at once unique and universal, some of the words seemed to have been lifted out of my own life.
There are themes of embracing a new country and its freedoms ,whilst simultaneously being acutely aware of its limitations. Themes of sadness and grief for people, places and past lives, coupled with expressions of hope, renewal and pride. And an acceptance that it is possible to feel all these emotions simultaneously, the reality of being human.
Overall I am struck by the honesty of these voices, their complexity, and their generosity in sharing their stories. This book is personal for me, I can't be objective in my review. Will be reading this again. Thank you to all the contributors for creating this amazing experience.
There are themes of embracing a new country and its freedoms ,whilst simultaneously being acutely aware of its limitations. Themes of sadness and grief for people, places and past lives, coupled with expressions of hope, renewal and pride. And an acceptance that it is possible to feel all these emotions simultaneously, the reality of being human.
Overall I am struck by the honesty of these voices, their complexity, and their generosity in sharing their stories. This book is personal for me, I can't be objective in my review. Will be reading this again. Thank you to all the contributors for creating this amazing experience.