"A guide to human connection, it’s a shining beacon of hope in a world that can seem really, really bleak."
***TRIGGER WARNING for child neglect and abuse****
A memoir and call to action all in one, this is a truly devastating and hard-hitting story that will strike you to your core. The story of her life, Jaz dives deep into the poverty she experienced growing up. Neglected and abused by her own mother and stepfather, she was seemingly destined to fall between the cracks and disappear like so many who share the same kind of experience.
However, this all changed for Jaz because of five people, five teachers that saw her and the potential she carried. Each chapter focuses on a different teacher and highlights the things these teachers taught her including bravery, compassion, truth and audacity.
It’s a book that can change lives because it challenges the bleak outlook many have on the education system and those who experience or work within it. Not only is it a deeply troubling and raw journey, it’s also hilarious, which only gives it more of an impact. I personally love the take-aways from each chapter / teacher, for instance, being 10% braver in your decision-making as taught to Jaz by Mrs. Cook.
Each chapter has ten of these brilliant take-aways that are insightful, honest, funny and practical. The book acts like a guide to human connection, it’s a shining beacon of hope in a world that can seem really, really bleak. It’s also a kick in the back-side to stand up for what’s right and to voice your opinion when things are stacked against you or those that you care for. These are the things these teachers have taught Jaz, amongst many other things.
This is essential reading for anyone who works in an educational setting. It’s a shocking but truly uplifting testimony that demands to be heard.
Growing up in poverty, and neglected and abused by her own parents, Jaz Ampaw-Farr was destined to become a statistic. Her story was changed, however, by a handful of teachers who made the point of putting human connection first - despite the challenges of the education system.
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Growing up in poverty, and neglected and abused by her own parents, Jaz Ampaw-Farr was destined to become a statistic. Her story was changed, however, by a handful of teachers who made the point of putting human connection first - despite the challenges of the education system.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Because of You, This Is Me and determined it is suitable for children aged 15-18 years old
Because of You, This Is Me features in the following genres: Featured Books for Young Adults, Books for Teachers, Recommendations, People / Places, PSHE: Bullying and Discrimination, PSHE: Family Issues, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Parenting Books, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Abuse, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
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Because of You, This Is Me was written by Jaz Ampaw-Farr and published by Independent Thinking Press an imprint of Crown House Publishing
Because of You, This Is Me has 200 pages
£15.29, reduced from £16.99. In Stock.
