Reclaiming: Essays on finding yourself one piece at a time 'Yewande offers piercing honesty... a must-read book for anyone who has been on social media.'- The Skinny

Reclaiming is a powerful and thought-provoking book by Yewande Biala that highlights the richness in her culture and addresses the topics and issues we still face in our society daily. It is a relatable, authentic, and aspirational read that empowers, instructs, and encourages readers to reclaim their sense of self in a world that is not supportive of them. The book consists of interlinked essays covering a wide breadth of topics, affirming that maintaining a sense of self in a world that is not supportive is difficult, but not impossible.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 13 July 2023
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Reclaiming is a brilliantly written and thought-provoking book. Through amazing storytelling, Yewande highlights the richness in her culture that so many other black women can relate to. It was extremely gripping right from the beginning.
This book highlights the topics and issues we still face in our society daily, including some that I have struggled with myself. I think it is hugely important we keep having these conversations, and this book certainly helps do just that.
Reclaiming is comforting, yet inspiring. Yewande has admirably opened up about her experiences growing up and facing difficulties such as colorism and mental health problems, how she's so bravely overcome them and found her voice. I whole-heartedly recommend this book to anyone mixed up in this complex generation looking for a relatable, authentic, and aspirational read.
I absolutely loved it. I think it's clear to anyone who's read Yewande's earlier essay that she's a phenomenal writer and talent, and this is an incredible debut.
Empowering, instructive, loving & honest ... the kind of text that makes me excited to be a reader.
I'm so proud of the strong, intelligent woman Yewande is. She is using her platform and own experiences to educate, inspire, empower, and to help others!
Reclaiming is more than just a book title. It's a statement. It's power. It's an announcement. It's a force I feel Yewande is making on behalf of all men and women of color. Thank you, Yewande.
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I am more than enough, and I am perfect with all my imperfections.
In 2021, Yewande Biala wrote a searing viral essay on the debilitating effects of ha.

Weight: 164g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399714488