Lemn Sissay Collection 5 Books Set - Poetry & Memoir Collection - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Let the Light Pour In
My Name Is Why
Gold from the Stone
Listener
Rebel Without Applause

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Canongate Books

Overview
This five-book paperback collection brings together the poetry and memoir of Lemn Sissay, one of Britain's most celebrated contemporary writers. From the honesty of his acclaimed memoir to decades of genre-defining poetry, this set traces Sissay's journey from a difficult childhood in foster care to becoming an internationally performed poet and Chancellor of the University of Manchester. Perfect for fans of contemporary British literature and powerful personal storytelling, this collection offers a complete introduction to one of the UK's most distinctive literary voices, gathered in one brand new paperback bundle.

About the Books
Lemn Sissay's writing moves fluidly between devastating memoir and electrifying verse, and this collection captures both sides of his remarkable craft. "My Name Is Why" is his unflinching memoir recounting his childhood in the British care system, where he was raised under the name Norman Greenwood before discovering his true identity and Ethiopian heritage as a young adult. "Gold from the Stone" gathers new and selected poems spanning Sissay's long career, showcasing a voice that has been carved into public monuments, performed on stages across more than thirty countries, and recorded on landmark albums. "Let the Light Pour In" collects poems Sissay wrote each morning for years, forming a defiant, joyful meditation on daily resilience and renewal. "Listener" moves through love poems, inner-city vignettes, and reflections on history and memory, delivered in Sissay's instantly recognizable voice. "Rebel Without Applause" gathers earlier work that first made Sissay's name on the streets of Manchester, poems that have appeared on building walls, buses, and in publications ranging from the Times Literary Supplement to Dazed & Confused. Together these five books offer readers a rich, varied portrait of a writer whose work blends humor, pain, hope, and lyrical precision in equal measure, making this an essential collection for new and longtime readers alike. Each book stands on its own while together revealing the full arc of Sissay's remarkable literary journey from Manchester's streets to the global stage.

Key Benefits

• Complete five-book paperback collection of Lemn Sissay's acclaimed poetry and memoir
• Includes the celebrated memoir "My Name Is Why" alongside four poetry collections
• Brand new condition, perfect for a literary or poetry library
• Showcases decades of work from one of Britain's most performed poets
• Great gift for readers who love memoir, spoken word, and literary poetry
• Compact paperback format, ideal for home libraries, book clubs, or travel

Book-by-Book Guide
Let the Light Pour In — Morning poems celebrating resilience and quiet defiance.
My Name Is Why — A memoir of foster care, children's homes, and discovering his true name.
Gold from the Stone — New and selected poems spanning Sissay's performing career.
Listener — Love poems and reflections on memory, history, and city life.
Rebel Without Applause — Early poems that first appeared on Manchester's streets and walls.

About the Author
Lemn Sissay is a British-Ethiopian poet, broadcaster, and memoirist widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in contemporary British literature. Raised in foster care and children's homes across Lancashire, he discovered his birth name and Ethiopian heritage as a young adult, an experience he recounts in his acclaimed memoir "My Name Is Why." His poetry has been performed internationally, carved into public landmarks, and published in major literary outlets across the UK and beyond. He has served as Chancellor of the University of Manchester and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This five-book set makes a thoughtful gift for poetry lovers, book clubs, or anyone drawn to honest memoir and powerful verse. Ideal for birthdays, the holiday season, or simply building a well-rounded literary library, it brings together Lemn Sissay's most essential work in one brand new paperback bundle worth treasuring for years to come.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.