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Kevin Lewis grew up on a council estate in South London, where he was beaten and starved by his parents, ignored by social services, and bullied at school. Offered a chance to escape, he was placed into care, but the attempts to stabilize his life failed. By 17, he became involved in London’s criminal underworld, earning the nickname "The Kid". Throughout his youth he battled violence, rejection, bulimia, and suicidal thoughts. Despite these hardships, his narrative chronicles a journey toward a better life.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Kevin Lewis
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