One man's story of social mobility and inequality - and a searching analysis of what needs to change
Hashi Mohamed arrived in Britain as a child refugee, and is now a Barrister at No5 Chambers in London. A contributor to the Guardian, The Times and Prospect, he has explored class and mobility for the BBC. He presented Adventures in Social Mobility (April 2017) and Macpherson: What Happened Next (2019).
Hashi Mohamed powerfully exposes the alienating and segregating
effect of social immobility in this country. Beautifully written,
People Like Us makes a deeply personal case for a world in which
anybody can reach success, but doesn't have to leave a part of
themselves behind to achieve it. -- David Lammy
A vital work of courage and hope, by a truly remarkable individual.
-- Philippe Sands
Mohamed's is an impressive tale, but he turns it into something
much larger and far more resonant in his finely written memoir ...
a rather ambitious and far-ranging attempt to rethink the whole
stalled project of social mobility. A careful and affecting study
of personal struggle, social mobility and international migration
that brings a fresh and well-informed voice to the debate. *
Observer *
This rags-to-riches tale is related with humility and humour. * The
Times *
He is an unconventional figure, and a key strength of his book is
his refreshing willingness to address controversial issues with
candour. * Sunday Times *
I found myself nodding in agreement with every word of People Like
Us. Hashi Mohamed has written a moving, shocking and clear-eyed
account of the increasingly rare phenomenon of social mobility.
Using his own extraordinary story as a spine he has written an
analysis, how-to-guide and polemic on getting on and up in Britain
today. * Grayson Perry *
A brilliant book that should be read and celebrated at any time,
but especially now -- Elif Shafak * New Statesman *
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