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Maybe I Don't Belong Here - David Harewood

Maybe I Don't Belong Here

A Memoir of Race, Identity, Breakdown and Recovery

(Autor)

Buch | Softcover
256 Seiten
2022
Bluebird (Verlag)
978-1-5290-6417-9 (ISBN)
CHF 17,40 inkl. MwSt
A groundbreaking account of the effects of everyday racism on the identity and mental health of Black British men, explored through the lens of Homeland and Supergirl actor David Harewood's personal experience.
A Book of the Year in The Observer and The Times and winner of the Visionary Honours Award.

'David Harewood writes with rare honesty and fearless self-analysis about his experiences of racism and what ultimately led to his descent into psychosis . . . This book is, in itself, a physical manifestation of that hopeful journey.' - David Olusoga, author of Black and British

This powerful and provocative memoir charts critically acclaimed actor David Harewood’s life from working class Birmingham to the bright lights of Hollywood. He shares insights from his recovery after an experience of psychosis and uncovers devastating family history. Maybe I Don't Belong Here is a groundbreaking account of the impact of everyday racism on Black mental health and a rallying cry to examine the biases that shape our society.

As a young actor, David had a psychotic breakdown and was sectioned under the Mental Health Act. He was physically restrained by six police officers, sedated, then hospitalized and transferred to a locked ward. Only now, thirty years later, has he been able to process what he went through.

What caused this breakdown and how did David recover to become a successful actor? How did his experiences growing up contribute to a rupture in his sense of his place in the world? David’s compelling story poses the question: Is it possible to be Black and British and feel welcome and whole?

'One of the best books on mental health, race, Britain and the thrill of acting I have ever read.' – Stephen Fry

David Harewood was born in Birmingham, England. His parents are originally from Barbados and they moved to England in the 50s and 60s. He grew up in Small Heath. He trained as an actor at London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He is best known for his roles in Homeland and Supergirl. His critically acclaimed BBC documentary Psychosis and Me received a BAFTA nomination for best documentary. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II appointed David a ‘Member of The Most Excellent Order’ of the British Empire for his services to acting in 2012, giving him the title David Harewood MBE. David is married, has two daughters and is an avid Birmingham City FC fan. Maybe I Don't Belong Here is his first book.

Erscheinungsdatum
Vorwort David Olusoga
Verlagsort London
Sprache englisch
Maße 130 x 197 mm
Gewicht 204 g
Themenwelt Literatur Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
Literatur Briefe / Tagebücher
Kunst / Musik / Theater
Sachbuch/Ratgeber Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie Krankheiten / Heilverfahren
ISBN-10 1-5290-6417-1 / 1529064171
ISBN-13 978-1-5290-6417-9 / 9781529064179
Zustand Neuware
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