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Die Literatur war lange fasziniert von Pflege-, Adoptiv- und Waisenkindern. Von Moses über Aschenputtel über Oliver Twist bis Harry Potter. Warum fühlen sich elternlose Kinder also veranlasst, ihre Vergangenheit zu verbergen? Der Dichter und Dramatiker Lemn Sissay erzählt seine eigene bewegende Geschichte.
An award-winning playwright and popular broadcaster in the UK, as well as the author of five poetry books, Lemn Sissay has a way with words. Full bio »
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Reviewed by Judith Matz
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