Lemn Sissay reads from his frank and powerful memoir about growing up in care in the 1970s and 80s, and the redemptive power of poetry. Today, the early days in foster care. Show more

Lemn Sissay reads from his candid memoir about growing up in the care system. Today, he is almost twelve but at his foster home, events are about to take an unwanted turn. Show more

Lemn Sissay reads from his frank memoir about growing up in Britain's care system. Today, revelations about Lemn's identity come to light after sixteen years of questions. Show more

Lemn Sissay reads from his powerful account about growing up in Britain's care system. Today, five years in care homes takes its toll, but Lemn has a plan. Show more

Lemn Sissay, the acclaimed poet reads from his powerful memoir about growing up in care in the 70s and 80s. Today, a life without love begins when he moves to his first care home. Show more