Ade Riley

A brilliantly written, factual description, of a life spent navigating, surviving, and thriving, in and around some of the many and varied walks of life that form part of Britains gloriously, and historically, multi cultural society.   Do you want to understand what it means to be one of the vast majority of British people born into this day and age without the head start in life of a financially comfortable upbringing?   Do you want to understand some of what it means to be treated differently, and at times be mistreated and abused, by a small minority of misguided people who think it their right to pass judgement; not only on your worthiness to form a part of British society as a whole, but even in extreme cases, to actually have your basic existence as a human being questioned and threatened. A judgement that all too often is passed before you have even opened your mouth to speak? Do you want to know how Akala continues to succeed regardless of these hurdles?   If either of the first two questions have ever crossed your mind in any way shape or form, and one would hope troubled you, then you should read this book. You should also listen to and/or read some of Akalas beautifully poetic song lyrics.   The man is a sincere, empathic, intelligent and well spoken, partly self educated modern day British bard. He should be guarded carefully from those who would seek to cause him harm, and celebrated for the part he is playing in making a morally balanced education available to all.   Go ahead. Educate yourself. Thank you Akala. One Love.