Reclaiming: Essays on finding yourself one piece at a time ‘Yewande offers piercing honesty
By Yewande Biala

Reclaiming is aand brilliantly writtenand andand thought-provokingand book. Through amazing story telling, Yewande highlights the richness in her culture that so many other black women can relate to. It wasand extremely gripping right from beginning. --and Oloni'This book highlights theand topics and issues we still face in our society daily, including some that I've struggled with myself. I think it's hugely important we keep having these conversations and thisand book certainly helps do just that.' --and Olivia Bowen'Reclaiming isand comforting, yet inspiring. Yewande has admirably opened up about her experiences growing up and facing difficulties such as colourism and mental health problems, how she's so bravely over come them and found her voice.and I whole heartedly recommend this bookand to anyone mixed up in this complex generation looking forand a relatable, authentic and aspirational read.' --and Demi Jones'I absolutely loved it. I think it's clear to anyone who's read Yewande's earlier essay that she's a phenomenal writer and talent, and this is an incredible debut.and Empowering, instructive, loving andamp; honest...the kind of text thatand makes me excited to be a reader' --and Beth McColl'I'm so proud of the strong, intelligent woman Yewande is. She isand using her platform and own experiences to educate, inspire, empower and to help others!' --and Amy Hart'Reclaiming is more than just a book title. It's a statement. It's power. It's an announcement.and It's a force I feel Yewande is making on behalf of all men and women of colour. Thank you Yewande.' --and Rachel Finni_____________________________________________________I am more than enough, and I am perfect with all my imperfections.In 2021, Yewande Biala wrote a searing viral essay on the debilitating effects of having your name constantly mispronounced or changed.From the incredible response to the essay, it was clear that there are still so many conversations to be had around the way that we as a society respond to each other, and the direct effect it is having on our sense of self.and Reclaimingand consists of interlinked essays covering a wide breadth of topics from struggling with your body image and mental health to navigating social media and dating apps without damaging your self-esteem.Each essay covers a different topic, affirming that maintaining your sense of self in a world that is not supportive of you is difficult, but not impossible. Nuanced, distinctly sharp, and full of wit,and Reclaimingand holds a mirror up to us all, and encourages us to like what we see.