People Like Us by Hashi Mohamed
One man's story of social mobility and inequality - and a searching analysis of what needs to change.
An extraordinary memoir-cum-polemic, beautifully written and powerfully argued, People Like Us is essential reading, expertly challenging the stories we tell ourselves about social mobility in the twenty first century* The Secret Barrister *
I found myself nodding in agreement with every word of People Like Us. Hashi Mohamed has written a moving, shocking and clear-eyed account of the increasingly rare phenomenon of social mobility. Using his own extraordinary story as a spine he has written an analysis, how-to-guide and polemic on getting on and up in Britain today. -- Grayson Perry
Hashi Mohamed powerfully exposes the alienating and segregating effect of social immobility in this country. Beautifully written, People Like Us makes a deeply personal case for a world in which anybody can reach success, but doesn't have to leave a part of themselves behind to achieve it. -- David Lammy
Mohamed's is an impressive tale, but he turns it into something much larger and far more resonant in his finely written memoir ... a rather ambitious and far-ranging attempt to rethink the whole stalled project of social mobility. A careful and affecting study of personal struggle, social mobility and international migration that brings a fresh and well-informed voice to the debate. * Observer *
A vital work of courage and hope, by a truly remarkable individual. -- Philippe Sands
This rags-to-riches tale is related with humility and humour. * The Times *
Even those who do not daily rub up against British class distinctions will find Mohamed's achievements extraordinary; those well acquainted with the wider themes will find themselves challenged by his conclusions ... [he uses]his new social status to deliver a few home truths. * Financial Times *
He is an unconventional figure, and a key strength of his book is his refreshing willingness to address controversial issues with candour. * Sunday Times *
A forensic analysis of inequality in the UK today [and a] beguiling success story. * New Statesman *
I found myself nodding in agreement with every word of People Like Us. Hashi Mohamed has written a moving, shocking and clear-eyed account of the increasingly rare phenomenon of social mobility. Using his own extraordinary story as a spine he has written an analysis, how-to-guide and polemic on getting on and up in Britain today. -- Grayson Perry
Hashi Mohamed powerfully exposes the alienating and segregating effect of social immobility in this country. Beautifully written, People Like Us makes a deeply personal case for a world in which anybody can reach success, but doesn't have to leave a part of themselves behind to achieve it. -- David Lammy
Mohamed's is an impressive tale, but he turns it into something much larger and far more resonant in his finely written memoir ... a rather ambitious and far-ranging attempt to rethink the whole stalled project of social mobility. A careful and affecting study of personal struggle, social mobility and international migration that brings a fresh and well-informed voice to the debate. * Observer *
A vital work of courage and hope, by a truly remarkable individual. -- Philippe Sands
This rags-to-riches tale is related with humility and humour. * The Times *
Even those who do not daily rub up against British class distinctions will find Mohamed's achievements extraordinary; those well acquainted with the wider themes will find themselves challenged by his conclusions ... [he uses]his new social status to deliver a few home truths. * Financial Times *
He is an unconventional figure, and a key strength of his book is his refreshing willingness to address controversial issues with candour. * Sunday Times *
A forensic analysis of inequality in the UK today [and a] beguiling success story. * New Statesman *
Hashi Mohamed arrived in Britain as a child refugee, and is now a Barrister at No5 Chambers in London. A contributor to the Guardian, The Times and Prospect, he has explored class and mobility for the BBC. He presented Adventures in Social Mobility (April 2017) and Macpherson: What Happened Next (2019).
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| ISBN 13 | 9781788161121 |
| ISBN 10 | 1788161122 |
| Title | People Like Us |
| Author | Hashi Mohamed |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Profile Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2020-01-16 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
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