Broadwater by Jac Shreeves-Lee
A collection of stories by Tottenham-born resident, giving voice to the people of Broadwater Farm, a community generations old.
'The truth and humour in this intensely fine and lyrical short story collection shines a light that is ultimately uplifting' -Martina Evans, poet and novelist
'A voyage both unforgettable and searing' -Onjali QRauf, activist and author of The Boy at the Back of the Class
'The beauty is in the complex reality of every day, summed up in skillfully written prose' -Dawn Ferdinand, Headteacher at The Willow Primary School and Broadwaters' Children's Centre
'Moving and sharp' -Julia Bell, writer, academic, Course Director MA Creative Writing, Birkbeck
'Shreeves-Lee recognises the power of truthful storytelling. Not only does she unearth Broadwater Farm's complex past with incredible literary range, she leaves us feeling hopeful that the community are in control of their future' -David Lammy, MP for Tottenham
'A voyage both unforgettable and searing' -Onjali QRauf, activist and author of The Boy at the Back of the Class
'The beauty is in the complex reality of every day, summed up in skillfully written prose' -Dawn Ferdinand, Headteacher at The Willow Primary School and Broadwaters' Children's Centre
'Moving and sharp' -Julia Bell, writer, academic, Course Director MA Creative Writing, Birkbeck
'Shreeves-Lee recognises the power of truthful storytelling. Not only does she unearth Broadwater Farm's complex past with incredible literary range, she leaves us feeling hopeful that the community are in control of their future' -David Lammy, MP for Tottenham
Jac Shreeves-Lee is a Tottenham-based short story author. Her stories have been widely published in various anthologies, including Virago, the Mechanics Institute Review and The Bridport Prize Anthology 2017. They have been shortlisted for the Bridport Prize and longlisted for the Fish Publishing Prize.
Jac Shreeves-Lee is currently working as a clinical psychologist and magistrate. Broadwater is her debut collection of short stories.
Jac Shreeves-Lee is currently working as a clinical psychologist and magistrate. Broadwater is her debut collection of short stories.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781912054572 |
| ISBN 10 | 1912054574 |
| Title | Broadwater |
| Author | Jac Shreeves-Lee |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Fairlight Books |
| Year published | 2020-09-03 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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