10.6.11

Cry Me a River...Thames

Allow me to introduce my 21 year old brother, Abiodun Balogun...


And his anthology 'Londons Invisble Tears'




It's a collection of poems and short stories based on his experiences of growing up in a traditional West African household slap bang in the middle of South East London...

The anthology features a diverse range of topics which makes it suitable for people of all ages.

Here are my three favourite ones...

When I first read 'Youth' I was like 'what does this guy know about getting old man, he's only 16!' (then I remembered that he isn't 16...i'm not 18.... and it's not 2006 anymore - it's kinda scary how time flies)

'Johnson Ndjoli' touched my heart as it describes my brothers reaction upon hearing that a close childhood friend had passed away due to a senseless attack...

'1st Glance' speaks of the hypocrisy and double standards in Western society... short and sharp, it makes you think

To celebrate the release of 'Londons Invisble Tears', there was a book launch party in Picadilly Circus

If you didn't come, check out what you missed....



If you would like to purchase 'Londons Invisble Tears' then please visit the website http://door9entertainment.co.uk/lit/

I'm so proud of my brother...we takin' over!

4 comments:

  1. beautiful mark in history! we are all proud of him :)thanks for posting this... i got to see what i missed x

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  2. This is nice to see, a young male doing something positive....

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  3. So proud of Abi! This launch is a symbol of Hope! Comes to show that you can be born and raised in the GHETTO but not get caught up. The Best is yet to come...!

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  4. CONGRATS to your bro, why am i only now hearing he has a book! Thats Big! x

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