The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah

*BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week* Benjamin Zephaniah's memoir captures his journey from performing at 1980s protests to becoming a global ambassador for poetry. His politically charged, musical verse reached people who'd never opened a book, taking him to every continent within a single year. A lifelong friendship with Nelson Mandela sparked his humanitarian work in South Africa, while his collaboration with The Wailers honoured both Marley and Mandela's legacies. This extraordinary life story celebrates poetry's transformative power and the courage to challenge artistic boundaries.

Paperback, 352 pages with 2 x 8pp full colour insert.