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That Peckham Boy
- Growing Up, Getting Out and Giving Back
- Narrated by: Chuku Modu
- Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins
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Summary
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For fans of Poverty Safari and Skint Estate, That Peckham Boy is a real-life manifesto calling for positive change for those on the fringes of society.
'When you're writing the story of your life, make sure you're holding the pen. In this life you can be whoever you want to be.'
Two days after his eighteenth birthday, Kenny Imafidon was charged with the murder of a seventeen-year-old boy in south-east London. The middle child of a single mother with ambitions for her children, Kenny grew up near an estate in Peckham where deprivation and hopelessness were rife, and gang culture flourished in his community. Kenny faced a minimum of thirty years behind bars - longer than the life he had lived.
When the case against Kenny collapsed, he quickly realised that his name was still inextricably linked with a horrific crime he hadn't committed. He decided to rewrite his story. It began with The Kenny Report, which he delivered to the House of Commons and which detailed the experiences of marginalised young people who drift into gangs, and has led to extensive work with charities, communities and policy-makers that is helping to change the narratives of other young people just like Kenny.
A candid and unfiltered take on some of the most challenging topics that define our times, That Peckham Boy is a personal manifesto exploring what it means to be young, Black and poor in the city. It is shaped by Kenny's difficult childhood, his transformative time in prison, and the people and conversations that took him from being on trial for murder into the company of some of the most successful people in the world.
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- Reviewer1
- 15-08-23
don't let this book pass you by
This book is a must read for anyone in SE London or who cares about the injustices of inequality. Kenny rewrites his story in life and on paper here.
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- Jnr
- 30-07-23
God is good x
Such a great book. Thank you for writing. Growing up in Peckham myself I could relate to quite a lot of this. I love the way you took us on your journey, really allowing us to visualise events while being educated on certain facts and statistics. Your story reminds me of a scripture. Philippians 1:6 He who began a good work in you will see it to completion. Xx
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- Adeola
- 05-03-24
Epic story, well read
Such an amazing, inspiring and emotional story! A must read for all teens, adults, etc. especially in the times we’re living in!! Goes to show you’re not what the world says you are. You are so much more than that.
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- Sam
- 16-07-23
Incredible book!!!
Well well where do I even start. This book shines a bright light into the realities/challenges of growing up in low socio-economic coupled with ethnic minority homes.
Kenny is a G and I’m glad he’s from Peckham.
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- Ieasha Bellio
- 26-07-23
What a gripping tale of events!
This captivating read had me engrossed from the first page to the very last. Such a sincere memoir, fantastically executed!
A story of hope when you have all the odds stacked against you. Kenny Imafidons ‘Peckham Boy’ is truly an inspirational book for all.
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- Kindle Customer
- 16-08-23
Vulnerable and inspiring story
Thank you for vulnerably sharing different parts of your life, the childhood, mistakes and blessings. There is so much layers to this story. It is a captivating story which has some many themes of Fatherhood, socio-economic factors and personal responsibility. Should be shared widely for others to learn from.
Thanks you 🙌🏿
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- Kevin Brown
- 14-10-23
Hooked
I was deeply entrenched in this book. What an inspiring man. I loved the honesty excitement tragedy and success of Kenny's story. A must read! I would love to see this book on school curriculums.
Thank you Kenny
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- Amazon Customer
- 29-10-23
Outstanding and incredibly inspiring
This outstanding and incredibly inspiring book is, at times - very raw but always very real and (as a former Peckham boy) vey relatable
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- aml
- 22-04-24
A must read
Excellent, inspiring an education into the lives lived by many young people in our towns & cities that adults can easily misjudge
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- Catherine
- 14-07-24
Inspirational story
What a powerful and inspiring story, one I hope lots of young people can learn from.
Beautifully read too!
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