Learning to Think. wer. angielska

Tracy King's memoir, "Learning to Think: Make Believe, Injustice and Searching for Truth," is a poignant and uplifting narrative of her life, brimming with resilience and the pursuit of understanding. Renowned figures such as Tim Minchin describe it as "an incredible true story of survival and forgiveness," while Caroline Criado Perez views it as "raw and unflinching." Adam Kay praises Tracy as "a brilliant writer," and Helen Lewis challenges readers by asking, "What would you do if you began to suspect the events of your childhood didn't happen as you remembered them?" This stirring memoir delves into the complex tapestry of King's life, growing up in a regular council estate near Birmingham. Her early years were shaped by a household vibrant with creativity and love, yet shadowed by her father's struggle with alcoholism and her mother's agoraphobia. By the age of twelve, Tracy's world had been upended - her father was dead, her sister placed into care, and her mother ensnared by the promises of a newfound religious fervor. This narrative isn't a fictionalized tale of unusual circumstances but rather a genuine account of an ordinary family caught in a faulty system. Through persistence and a capacity for growth, Tracy managed to reinvent her life, offering a powerful reflection on the harsh realities of poverty. Moreover, it's a testament to the transformative power of reading and the importance of questioning one's environment. Published by Transworld Publishers Ltd, this compelling book, with a softcover spanning 336 pages, measures 19.7 x 13 x 2.4 cm and is available in English under ISBN 9781804991947, scheduled for release in 2025.