Episode 2
UWRF19 Podcast | Lemn Sissay: My Name is Why
After a childhood in care, 17-year-old Norman Greenwood saw his birth certificate for the first time: his name was Lemn Sissay, he was British-Ethiopian, and his mother had never stopped trying to get him back. Celebrated writer, poet and performer Lemn shares a deeply personal account of neglect and determination, misfortune and hope, cruelty and triumph. Featuring Lemn Sissay and Kate Evans.
Ubud Writers & Readers Festival Podcast · Lemn Sissay, Kate Evans
February 28, 20201h 19m
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Show Notes
After a childhood in care, 17-year-old Norman Greenwood saw his birth certificate for the first time: his name was Lemn Sissay, he was British-Ethiopian, and his mother had never stopped trying to get him back. Celebrated writer, poet and performer Lemn shares a deeply personal account of neglect and determination, misfortune and hope, cruelty and triumph.
Featuring Lemn Sissay and Kate Evans.
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