Publisher's Synopsis
Kathleen Vanessa retraces her stormy relationship with her daughter, Yvonne Elsie, who became one of the first black theatre directors in Europe, in this poignant and heartwarming true story. Yvonne is a headstrong woman, who goes to study in England in the 1950s at a time when racism is at its peak. Far from being deterred by the constant prejudice she encounters, this merely fuels her ambition to become an actress. Written in a wry, sharp style, this book takes over 85 years into its ambitious scope and features characters ranging from prime ministers to undertakers.
