{"product_id":"9781529389548-reclaiming","title":"Reclaiming","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEssays on finding yourself one piece at a time ‘Yewande offers piercing honesty… a must-read book for anyone who has been on social media.’- The Skinny\u003cbr\u003eAn important, enlightening, celebratory book about being who you are, not who you are expected to be and why that is key to maintaining your own identity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eReclaiming is a\u003cb\u003e brilliantly written\u003c\/b\u003e and\u003cb\u003e thought-provoking\u003c\/b\u003e book. Through amazing story telling, Yewande highlights the richness in her culture that so many other black women can relate to. It was \u003cb\u003eextremely gripping right from beginning\u003c\/b\u003e. -- \u003cb\u003eOloni\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'This book highlights the\u003cb\u003e topics and issues we still face in our society daily\u003c\/b\u003e, including some that I've struggled with myself. I think it's hugely important we keep having these conversations and this \u003cb\u003ebook certainly helps do just that\u003c\/b\u003e.' -- \u003cb\u003eOlivia Bowen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Reclaiming is \u003cb\u003ecomforting, yet inspiring\u003c\/b\u003e. Yewande has admirably opened up about her experiences growing up and facing difficulties such as colourism and mental health problems, how she's so bravely over come them and found her voice.\u003cb\u003e I whole heartedly recommend this book\u003c\/b\u003e to anyone mixed up in this complex generation looking for \u003cb\u003ea relatable, authentic and aspirational read\u003c\/b\u003e.' -- \u003cb\u003eDemi Jones\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'I absolutely loved it. I think it's clear to anyone who's read Yewande's earlier essay that she's a phenomenal writer and talent, and this is an incredible debut. \u003cb\u003eEmpowering, instructive, loving \u0026amp; honest\u003c\/b\u003e.the kind of text that \u003cb\u003emakes me excited to be a reader\u003c\/b\u003e' -- \u003cb\u003eBeth McColl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'I'm so proud of the strong, intelligent woman Yewande is. She is \u003cb\u003eusing her platform and own experiences to educate, inspire, empower and to help others\u003c\/b\u003e!' -- \u003cb\u003eAmy Hart\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eReclaiming is more than just a book title. It's a statement. It's power. It's an announcement.\u003c\/b\u003e It's a force I feel Yewande is making on behalf of all men and women of colour. Thank you Yewande.' -- \u003cb\u003eRachel Finni\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e_____________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI am more than enough, and I am perfect with all my imperfections.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2021, Yewande Biala wrote a searing viral essay on the debilitating effects of having your name constantly mispronounced or changed.\u003cbr\u003eFrom the incredible response to the essay, it was clear that there are still so many conversations to be had around the way that we as a society respond to each other, and the direct effect it is having on our sense of self. \u003ci\u003eReclaiming\u003c\/i\u003e consists of interlinked essays covering a wide breadth of topics from struggling with your body image and mental health to navigating social media and dating apps without damaging your self-esteem.\u003cbr\u003eEach essay covers a different topic, affirming that maintaining your sense of self in a world that is not supportive of you is difficult, but not impossible. Nuanced, distinctly sharp, and full of wit, \u003ci\u003eReclaiming\u003c\/i\u003e holds a mirror up to us all, and encourages us to like what we see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55563272061302,"sku":"9781529389548","price":12.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_34009366.jpg?v=1753427460","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781529389548-reclaiming","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}