bukolayemi 's review for:

Manorism by Yomi Sode

4.5

emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

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Manorism

By Yomi Sode

A mother's prayers for her son. Masculinity. Being Black and British. Silence culture. Intergenerational differences. Cultural differences. Fatherhood. Brotherhood.

These themes are explored in a very accessible manner in this collection of poems and conversations.

I've had this book on my shelf for a while, and I'm not sure why it took me so long to pick it up, but I wish I had read it sooner. Don’t miss out like I did. Pick it up now.

There’s also an audiobook narrated by Yomi himself, featuring recorded conversations with his friend and cousin. Very cool.