House of Music
Raising the Kanneh-Masons
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Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason
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Seven brothers and sisters. All of them classically trained musicians. One was Young Musician of the Year and performed for the royal family. The eldest has released her first album, showcasing the works of Clara Schumann. These siblings don’t come from the rarefied environment of elite music schools, but from a state comprehensive in Nottingham. How did they do it?
Their mother, Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason, opens up about what it takes to raise a musical family in a Britain divided by class and race. What comes out is a beautiful and heartrending memoir of the power of determination, camaraderie and a lot of hard work. The Kanneh-Masons are a remarkable family. But what truly sparkles in this eloquent memoir is the joyous affirmation that children are a gift and we must do all we can to nurture them.
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"An amazing, compelling, moving, unforgettable story." (Lady Antonia Fraser)
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- Mabel
- 05-03-22
Full of love and Music.
A truly wonderful book! What more can I say! An inspiration to all of us. The record of a life dedicated to the well-being and happiness of her extraordinary and gifted family, while revealing her own joys, as well as emotions,sufferings and heartaches as they grew together through childhood into adult fame and fulfilment.
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- Miriam O.
- 11-02-24
Inspiring and tender
As a new parent of two, this book was like watching an episode of Bluey...tender, gentle and immensely inspiring. You are left with the desire to be the best parent you can be, everyday.
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- Eva Fontaine
- 21-11-24
A revelation
Such a deep dive into the life of a truly unique family. Their highs, their lows and a testimony to the level of dedication needed to nurture the natural gifts they all seem to be born with. Brilliant insight.
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- Damian Jennings
- 28-03-21
Awesomeness
I hardly finish a book on the day I purchased it however, like the brilliance of her children, This book was awe encompassing, riveting, and very much a wonderful read. This is inspiring. thank you.
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- Anonymous User
- 19-09-21
AMAZING WOMAN
What strength of character this lady has. An amazing story of family life. Would recommend anyone to read the book.
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- Hannah Sheldon
- 24-06-23
Incredible family.
I’ve been hooked on this book and I’m so sad it has come to an end. I’m also one of seven children and can relate to a lot of this, but their extraordinary talent is really astounding. The sacrifices the family took, so that every child had the same opportunities, is incredible.
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- Mrs Sue Elvin
- 05-02-24
Beautiful book. Made more special as read by the author
I was enthralled from beginning to end. A very personal insight into the family life of the incredible Kaneh-Mason’s. Written by Professor/mum of the family. Written from a mother’s perspective particularly resonated for me as a mother myself. I thoroughly recommend this book. And well done for raising such amazing children and for so wonderfully representing your own writing talent and story telling ability. And for unashamedly highlighting similar values to my own of kindness, humbleness, generosity and determination. Thankyou.
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