The rediscovered classic: an unforgettable memoir by a trailblazing black woman in post-war London, introduced by Bernardine Evaristo (''I dare anyone to read it and not come away shocked, moved and entertained.'')
Benjamin Zephaniah: ''A must-read. Her life makes you laugh. Her life makes you cry. Get to know her.''
Jacqueline Wilson: ''A superb but shocking memoir about a brilliant teacher, imaginative, resilient and inspiring.''
Steve McQueen: ''Gilroy blazed a path that empowered generations of Black British educators.''
Diana Evans: ''Important, enlightening and very entertaining, full of real-life drama ... Inspirational.''
David Lammy: ''This empowering tale of courage, resistance, and triumph is a breath of fresh air.''
Alex Wheatle: ''A pioneer in many fields and wonderful example for all of us ... Essential reading.''
Christie Watson: ''A beautiful
