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Publication Date: July 21, 2022

Publisher: Atmosphere Press
Genre: Memoir

ISBN:  978-1639884032

$16.99 Paperback

Page Count:  344 

A work of poignant words and deep reflection, Semitti’s memoir takes readers along an invigorating journey around the world. The book shows the many sides of the author’s life, from his Ugandan youth to his time in South Africa to the day he became a British citizen and describes his struggles with his sexuality and the difficult attempts to seek asylum in the United Kingdom. Having been raised in a conservative environment, Semitti had always struggled with coming to terms with his sexuality. Caged by societal requirements, he pined for a spot where he could recognize his real identity without trepidation. As if this weren’t hard enough, he had Sickle Cell Disease, which came with both physical and psychological strain. Eventually, he moved to South Africa and later to the United Kingdom where he was detained and faced deportation proceedings. Yet, despite these challenges, he found solace in a heartwarming love story with a young man he met in Britain. Fluidly written and brilliantly conceived, the book is as much a celebration of hard work, determination, strong will, and resilience as it is a poignant exploration of life and self-discovery. Semitti’s prose is crisp, narrative flows smoothly, and his storytelling is intimate. What is most impressive about the author’s journey is the way he faced the lows of his life, including personal setbacks and health scares. An inspiring, intimate, and poignantly rendered tale of winning against the odds.