'A book all should read, particularly white people.' Irish Times'A powerful - and varied - portrait of the Black British experience.' GuardianBLACK BRITISH LIVES MATTER is a clarion call for equality, from nineteen of the most prominent Black figures in Britain today.
A revolutionary manifesto from the legendary Sir Lenny Henry reveals why diversity in the media is vital, and shows us how we can set about achieving it.
A brilliantly big-hearted, fun and empowering picture book from award-winning and much-loved comedian and actor Sir Lenny Henry.
I was eight years old when I come to H'Inglan' - I travel on my mother's passportAugust Henderson, fifty-two years in England, a proud West Bromwich Albion fan, part-owner of a fruit and veg emporium, and a devoted dad.
Rising to the Surface traces Lenny Henry's career through the 80s and 90s. The 16-year-old who won a talent competition, now has to navigate his way through the seas of professional comedy, learning his craft through sheer graft and hard work. We follow Lenny through a period of great creativity - prize-winning tv programs, summer seasons across Britain, the starring role in a Hollywood film, and stand-up gigs in New York. But with each rise there is a fall, the most traumatic being the death of his mother. But by the end of the book he has been able to rise through a sea of troubles and breaks out to the surface to accept the Golden Rose of Montreaux for his work in television
Insights into a compassionate alternative to a ruthlessly self-interested capitalist cultureSocietally sanctioned competition for money, power, and fame promotes selfishness, personal alienation, and widespread inequality, especially in market-oriented economies. Yet many of those engaging in this competitive individualism ― the competition for rewards and limited resources ― yearn to act directly to promote a more civil, equitable, and sustainable society.Enlightened Self-Interest offers evidence-based insights into the societal and individual consequences of this cultural practice and an actionable alternative to it. This meticulously researched and empirically rooted reexamination of hypercompetition and zero-sum thinking presents inspiring examples of people who have reclaimed their own lives by contributing to a more civil, equitable, and sustainable society. They model the vision of enlightened self-interest, merging self-interest with other interests in pursuit of the common good, resulting in widely shared benefits.Enlighted Self Interest provides a compelling case for incremental change and a series of actionable recommendations to jump-start a personal transition and to become part of a collective radical evolution.
The Boy with Wings is the brilliantly exciting, action-packed, middle-grade adventure from award-winning and much-loved comedian and actor, Lenny Henry. Highly illustrated throughout by Keenon Ferrell.
Who am I, again?'Riotous, warm-hearted and revealing, and told with Lenny's trademark energy - expect recipes, comic strips, and tips for aspiring comedians - Who Am I, Again? is the heart-breakingly honest and inspirational coming-of-age story of a man who holds a very special place in British hearts.
The rise and fall and triumphant rise from the ashes of Lenny Henry during the 80s and 90s.