I hope my story goes some way to help change hearts and minds of those who hold unethical and unjust hatred in their hearts against us, for no other reason than the ethnicity we were born.
I feel very strongly that we must individually stand against the perpetrators who project hate, who discriminate, and stereotype us. We must also unite and stand tall against the racists who have a pernicious effect on society. And, I am passion driven to send a message to those of us who have been subjected to such hatred because we have been born and bred into a world where the common view of us is still one that was widely spread my Hitler and the Nazis - "that we are the lowest class of humans"
This book is an educational read for the professional: the police, local authority workers, teaching practitioners, Social Services staff, NHS staff and staff who work in higher education. If you want to learn much more than stereotypes; if you would like to learn some of the English-Romanies history; if you are passionate about change against racism and discrimination then this book is a must read. Or if you are simply looking for an honest portrayal of Gypsy life in England, in modern society whilst laughing and crying then this book is for you.
Industry Reviews
"First and foremost, this book is important because it is written by a Romany-Gypsy woman. Too few books have been written from this perspective and we need to hear the authentic lived and living experiences of Romany women whose lives have been treated (by non-Romany writers) as peripheral and one dimensional. The authors personal story paints a picture which is alive with nuance, depth, and the vital role that Romany women play in achieving justice and equity for our people." - Allison Hulmes. LLB Hons degree in Law. Master's degree in social work.
"Throughout my 20 plus years in education I have read many educational books but have struggled to find something that captures the lived experiences of Gypsies. This author takes the reader on her family journey outlining the difficulties Gypsy children can experience at school to working with professionals in social care, housing, and policing. Alongside this is the history of the Gypsy Holocaust which wrongly is just a footnote within the secondary curriculum at some schools." - Jo Luhman. Headteacher of Kings International College. "The author introduces a rich understanding of why Romany-Gypsies are possibly the last race in which it seems to be acceptable to be racist, and she has highlighted the importance of breaking down prejudice for populations, races, and creeds to live in harmony together. A highly recommended must-read!" - W. R. Smith. Bachelor of Science, Honours Degree (BScHON)
