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Through the Leopard's Gaze

Series: Twenty in 2020
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Through the Leopard's Gaze is a gripping memoir by Njambi McGrath, reflecting on her tumultuous upbringing in Kenya. The narrative delves into her journey of coming to terms with her family's dark past and the impact of colonialism. It is a story of resilience, identity, and the search for understanding against a backdrop of personal and historical conflict.
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This memoir offers a gripping journey into the complexities of family, identity, and heritage, framed by the author's experiences growing up in Kenya and confronting difficult family dynamics. You might enjoy this book if you are interested in personal narratives that delve into cultural history and the resilience of the human spirit amidst adversity.

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Through the Leopard's Gaze

Through the Leopard's Gaze is an amazing memoir chronicling the award winning comedian's difficult but inspiring life growing up in Kenya. Her book illuminates family abuse, racism identity and emotional triumph through the lenses of the author's personal history and the history of Kenya.

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In her captivating memoir, Through the Leopard's Gaze, Njambi McGrath details the harrowing circumstances of her life as a young girl in Kenya, who one fateful night was beaten to a pulp and left for dead.

Thirteen-year-old Njambi, fearing her assailant would return to finish her, courageously escaped, walking through the night in the Kenyan countryside, risking wild animals, robbers, and murderers, before being picked up by two shabbily dressed but safe men. She buries the memories of that fateful day and night, and years later ends up in London with a British husband and children.

Then one day, a simple unassuming wedding invitation arrives in her mailbox, causing her to have to confront the remnants of a past she had thought was behind her.

This is a book about survival, and courage when all else fails. It's a searingly honest examination of human cruelty and strength in equal measure.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781913090104

Publisher: Jacaranda Books Art Music Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 February 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Jacaranda Books Art Music Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 352g

Pages: 424

About the Author

Njambi McGrath is a Kenyan born, UK based comedian and author. Amongst her amazing accolades, she was voted 1 of 5 top female comedians to watch by Fabolus Magazine 2012. She has been called the Important Voice by The Times and her comedy has been called 'Trailblazing' by The Guardian. Njambi was nominated Best Newcomer Black Comedy Awards 2012 recently won the 2019 NATYS Award. She has also appeared on BBC World New Years Comedy, BBC Radio 4 Saturday Live.

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