99 Immigrants Who Made Britain Great
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99 Immigrants Who Made Britain Great by Louis Stewart
This beautifully illustrated book, with an introduction by Bonnie Greer, celebrates the lives of 99 inspirational immigrants.From Hans Holbein to Raheem Sterling, Freddie Mercury to Judith Kerr, and Joan Armatrading to Malala Yousafzai, it tells the stories of characters who made a new life in Britain - and helped to make us what we are today.
Many arrived almost penniless with little English. They achieved success because of their hard work and ingenuity, and their legacies have shaped British society. Without Michael Marks, we wouldn't have Marks & Spencer. Without Ludwig Guttmann, there would be no Paralympics. Without so many others featured in this book, the UK would be drastically and surprisingly different.
Each entry includes an original illustration, with a profile of each individual and their incredible achievements. Every reader can add a 100th individual who has inspired them. Who would you add - perhaps a friend, relative, colleague or neighbour?
Louis Stewart works for an educational company marketing books to schools. He started tweeting stories of inspirational immigrants after listening to a podcast about Brexit. He was taken aback by the warm response these brief biographies received; many people wanted to make them better known. He studied sociology at the University of Sussex. He lives in Brighton.
Naomi Kenyon studied Sociology at university and has since worked primarily within women’s healthcare in the fields of obstetrics and gynaecology. She has worked both for the NHS and as a researcher for the University of Oxford. She co-wrote and illustrated the book.
Bonnie Greer is an American-British playwright, novelist, critic and broadcaster. Born in Chicago, she has lived in the UK since 1986. She is a columnist for the New European, a regular commentator on TV and radio, and Chancellor of the University of Kingston.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781912454310 |
| ISBN 10 | 1912454319 |
| Title | 99 Immigrants Who Made Britain Great |
| Author | Louis Stewart |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Canbury Press |
| Year published | 2023-03-20 |
| Number of pages | 220 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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