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A Home from Home

From Immigrant Boy to English Man

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A Home from Home

Written by: George Alagiah
Narrated by: George Alagiah, Prasanna Puwanarajah
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When George Alagiah was dropped off at a Hampshire boarding school as a child back in 1967, he was confronted with an extreme version of the private struggle faced by all immigrants - the battle to leave the past behind and fit into a new culture.

His arrival in Britain coincided with the unhappy intrusion of race into politics. A key part of the ensuing fight against racism was the concept of multiculturalism. But in a closely argued and forthright chapter, Alagiah suggests that, far from improving the prospects for some immigrants, multiculturalism may be an impediment to integration. All too often these are the poor and isolated communities who most need the help of the state to break out of what is fast becoming a version of ghetto life.

Above all, this book is a tender and evocative portrayal of the immigrant experience. Alagiah brings colour and life to a subject that is too often reduced to screaming tabloid headlines and he sheds light on the controversial question of British identity.

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Splendid!

Loved it, start to finish. Will be revisiting soon. A must-read for anyone keen to know about the immigrant experience. A must-listen for those among them keen to improve their English language skills.

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