{"product_id":"lemn-sissay-collection-5-books-set-poetry-memoir-fiction-paperback","title":"Lemn Sissay Collection 5 Books Set - Poetry \u0026 Memoir Collection - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet the Light Pour In\u003cbr\u003eMy Name Is Why\u003cbr\u003eGold from the Stone\u003cbr\u003eListener\u003cbr\u003eRebel Without Applause\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Canongate Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLemn 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 \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete five-book paperback collection of Lemn Sissay's acclaimed poetry and memoir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the celebrated memoir \"My Name Is Why\" alongside four poetry collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new condition, perfect for a literary or poetry library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShowcases decades of work from one of Britain's most performed poets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for readers who love memoir, spoken word, and literary poetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact paperback format, ideal for home libraries, book clubs, or travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet the Light Pour In — Morning poems celebrating resilience and quiet defiance.\u003cbr\u003eMy Name Is Why — A memoir of foster care, children's homes, and discovering his true name.\u003cbr\u003eGold from the Stone — New and selected poems spanning Sissay's performing career.\u003cbr\u003eListener — Love poems and reflections on memory, history, and city life.\u003cbr\u003eRebel Without Applause — Early poems that first appeared on Manchester's streets and walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLemn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lemn Sissay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58894994014582,"sku":"MAN-VRT-U291040-9124331007","price":40.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/lemn-sissay-collection-5-books-set-paperback.jpg?v=1791307996","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/lemn-sissay-collection-5-books-set-poetry-memoir-fiction-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}