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Soup

Soup

by Monnelia Kennedy

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Discover *Soup*, a raw, inspiring memoir for readers who crave powerful indie voices and real-life stories of resilience.

Born in 1960s Leeds to a young Barbadian nurse, Monnelia Kennedy grows up shuttled between unstable foster homes and a mother who can’t mother. From this turbulent start, she forges an extraordinary path: fashion model in London, arts graduate despite dyslexia, and outspoken disability advocate.

Perfect for fans of intimate, character-driven biographies and uplifting true stories, *Soup* explores race, identity, and the brutal complexities of mother–daughter relationships. If you browse bestseller lists and book blogs looking for your next emotionally gripping, thought‑provoking eBook, *Soup* belongs at the top of your TBR.

Publisher Description:

What happens when the search for love and belonging begins at home—but home is the last place you belong?

Born to a young nurse who arrived in 1960s Leeds from Barbados, Monnelia’s life begins with rejection. Her mother, drawn to adventure but unable to embrace motherhood, sends her daughter to a string of unqualified foster carers. Years later, mother and daughter are reunited—but their relationship is a battlefield, fraught with competition, secrecy, and a struggle for identity.

From her tumultuous childhood to success as a fashion model in London, Monnelia defies the odds, overcoming dyslexia to earn a degree in Arts Management and becoming a trailblazer in the world of disability advocacy. SOUP is a powerful story of survival, self-discovery, and breaking free from the past to shape a brighter future.

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