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![]() She stresses on the fact that we need to constantly reflect on our thoughts, actions and words for the betterment of humanity at large. She believes that we as a world, need to be inclusive and respectful of every other human. ![]() In this sensational agenda setting debut, she makes a compelling case for radical honesty and greater transparency. Michaela refers to herself as a misfit and champions for all the misfits like her in the book. ![]() She also talks about her sexual assault, which later prompted her to make the ingenious and hard hitting show, I May Destroy You, centring it on the issues of thefts of consent and rape. Through the book, Michaela lays bare her deepest truths, fears, insecurities and idiosyncrasies.įrom growing up in a poor family and as a black woman, in East London to navigating racial slurs at drama school and not being taken seriously enough in the television industry despite two hit shows, Chewing Gum (Netflix) and I May Destroy You (BBC/HBO) Michaela describes her unconventional journey in a very poignant and purposeful narrative. ![]() This book was inspired from Coel’s prestigious 2018 MacTaggart Lecture, a high-profile address given yearly by a keynote speaker at the Edinburgh Television Festival. When Michaela Coel, Emmy and Bafta winning creator/actress, also one of my most favourites writes a book, you know it’s going to be real and cerebral. ![]()
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