Yrsa Daley-Ward

Yrsa Daley-Ward is a British writer, model, and actor of Jamaican and Nigerian descent. She is known for her powerful poetry and prose that often explores themes of identity, race, mental health, and sexuality. Her notable works include 'bone' and 'The Terrible: A Storyteller's Memoir.'

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  1. 1. The Catch

    Cover of 'The Catch' by Yrsa Daley-Ward

    Twin sisters Clara and Dempsey — long estranged after their mother disappeared into the Thames — are pulled back together when Clara spots a woman in London who looks exactly like her. Clara becomes convinced the woman is their missing mother while Dempsey suspects a con, and their clash forces both sisters to confront the past and reckon with questions of identity, family and the cost of choosing yourself.

    The 12173rd Greatest Book of All Time
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  2. 2. The Terrible

    A Storyteller's Memoir
    Cover of 'The Terrible' by Yrsa Daley-Ward

    "The Terrible" is a lyrical memoir that delves into the complexities of the author's coming of age as a young woman of mixed race in the north of England. With raw and poetic prose, it explores themes of identity, femininity, mental health, and the transformative power of storytelling. The narrative weaves through the author's challenging childhood, her turbulent teenage years, and her journey towards self-acceptance, as she confronts her personal demons and the "terrible" experiences that shape her. The memoir is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the catharsis found in giving voice to one's truth.

    The 17126th Greatest Book of All Time
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