The Adoption Papers (Paperback)
Kay, Jackie (Author)
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Jackie Kay tells the story of a black girl's adoption by a white Scottish couple, from three different viewpoints: the mother, the birth mother, and the daughter. Winner of the Forward Prize for Best First Collection.
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Jackie Kay tells the story of a black girl's adoption by a white Scottish couple - from three different viewpoints: the mother, the birth mother and the daughter. This unique and honest volume of poems has been adapted for radio. Also included in the book are new poems reflecting issues of sexuality, Scottishness and being working-class.Spare RibJ...
ISBN (SKU)
9781852241568
Pages
64
Weight
110g
Dimensions
216x138x5
Imprint
Bloodaxe Books
Published
23, October, 1991
Genres
Poetry & Drama
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