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Book SynopsisThe rediscovered classic: an unforgettable memoir by a trailblazing black woman in post-war London, introduced by Bernardine Evaristo ('I dare anyone to read it and not come away shocked, moved and entertained.')
Benjamin Zephaniah: 'A must-read. Her life makes you laugh. Her life makes you cry. Get to know her.'
Jacqueline Wilson: 'A superb but shocking memoir about a brilliant teacher, imaginative, resilient and inspiring.'
Steve McQueen: 'Gilroy blazed a path that empowered generations of Black British educators.'
Diana Evans: 'Important, enlightening and very entertaining, full of real-life drama ... Inspirational.'
David Lammy: 'This empowering tale of courage, resistance, and triumph is a breath of fresh air.'
Alex Wheatle: 'A pioneer in many fields and wonderful example for all of us ... Essential reading.'
Christie Watson: 'A beautiful memoir of one w
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'A must-read. Her life makes you laugh. Her life makes you cry. Get to know her.' - Benjamin Zephaniah
'A superb but shocking memoir about a brilliant teacher, imaginative, resilient and inspiring.' - Jacqueline Wilson
'Gilroy blazed a path that empowered generations of Black British educators.' - Steve McQueen
'Important, enlightening and very entertaining, full of real-life drama ... Inspirational.' - Diana Evans
'This empowering tale of courage, resistance, and triumph is a breath of fresh air.' - David Lammy
'A pioneer in many fields and wonderful example for all of us ... Essential reading.' - Alex Wheatle
'A beautiful memoir of one woman's strength and dignity against the odds.' - Christie Watson
