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Looked After: A Childhood in Care

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Publishing Details

Full Title:

Looked After: A Childhood in Care

Contributors:
ISBN:

9781399711920

Publisher:

Hodder & Stoughton

Imprint:

Hodder & Stoughton

Publication Date:

10th September 2024

UK Publication Date:

13th June 2024

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

General

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Main Subject:
Other Subjects:

Adoption and fostering: advice, topics and issues

Dewey:

362.7092

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Hardback

Number of Pages:

272

Dimensions:

Width 140mm, Height 216mm, Spine 30mm

Weight:

380g

Description

The power of BBC journalist and presenter Ashley John-Baptiste's book lies not only in sharing the harshness of his experience, but also in showcasing his extraordinary resilience in the darkest of times. Looked After tells the story of the UK's care provision from the inside in a visceral way - and acknowledges the importance of the key people who helped him turn his life around.

This is a memoir written from the heart that pulls no punches. Looked After demonstrates that given opportunity and encouragement - and love - a cared-for boy can become a successful man, a loving husband, a proud father - despite the trauma of his childhood.

Author Bio

Ashley John-Baptiste is an award-winning BBC presenter and journalist. A frequent reporter and presenter across The One Show and BBC News, he also presents the BBC One daytime series Expert Witness and co-hosts Dr Xand's Con or Cure.

Ashley grew up in foster and residential care in south-east London and faced a number of school exclusions and suspensions as a child. Despite this turbulent childhood, Ashley gained a place to study history at Cambridge University. Soon after graduating, Ashley fronted a BBC Three documentary about his childhood in care, which kickstarted his career as a BBC broadcaster. He is a much sought-after speaker, where he shares his journey with the aim of giving hope and insight to others.

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