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First of all, Tell Me Who I Am is a memoir by Alex and Marcus Lewis, which also inspired a documentary film of the same name. So, what is Tell Me Who I Am about? The Tell Me Who I Am book chronicles the long journey of Alex Lewis who tries to recover from his memory loss due to a devastating car accident. As a result, Alex finds himself grappling with amnesia and desperately tries to reconstruct his lost memories. He turns to his twin brother, Marcus, for support in reconstructing the scattered pieces of his life and memories. Meanwhile, Marcus is hiding a dark family secret – one that remains concealed for years until it eventually comes to light. The book Tell Me Who I Am explores in detail themes like complex family ties, lost memories, secrets, and brotherhood. I was in awe of these characters, their strength to overcome the past together, and their unusual life story. I’m glad I got the chance to know more about them. Read on for community reviews and my thoughts about the book Tell Me Who I Am.
Categories: Non-fiction, True Crime, Memoires and Biographies
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July 4, 2013
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Hodder & Stoughton
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12.8 x 2.8 x 19.6 cm
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As of our last update in September 2021, the book itself had not received any major awards. However, please keep in mind that our information might be outdated. To find the most up-to-date and accurate information about any awards the book may have received, we recommend checking reputable literary award websites, book industry news sources, and official author or publisher websites.
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More about the authors:
Born in 1964, both Alex and Marcus Lewis experienced their early years in London and Sussex before the tragic accident happened. Following the publication of their memoir in 2013, both Alex and Marcus took the courageous step of sharing their journey during an interview on ITV’s This Morning. As time went on, these twin brothers ventured into new phases of life as they tied the knot and began their own families. Additionally, they found success in the business realm and established themselves as proprietors of the exquisite Fundu Lagoon boutique hotel. The luxurious hotel is located on the enchanting African island of Pemba.
Reflecting on their journey, Alex, who was 49 at the time, emphasized, “We are both married, we both have children. You can move forward. These harrowing things can happen to you, but we’ve all got the opportunity to put that aside and live our lives.” Therefore, this sentiment resonates with their remarkable journey of resilience and renewal, which serves as an inspiration to others facing challenges.
Their first book, Tell Me Who I Am, is co-written by ghostwriter Joanna Hodgkin who has written 11 novels, from psychological thrillers to historicals. Her work has been translated into more than 8 languages, and the memoir she wrote of her mother, Amateurs in Eden, The Story of a Bohemian Marriage, was published in 2012 to widespread acclaim. Joanna lives in London today and teaches history at Somerville College.
In 2021, Lisanne recommended “Tell Me Who I am” by Alex and Marcus Lewis and said…
“It is an interesting idea how a seemingly great solution – losing all your bad and traumatic memories – isn’t a solution to the problems at all. As this documentary implies, emotions cannot be controlled, and by hiding certain emotions or painful experiences they aren’t cleaned up at all.”
Reviews for Tell Me Who I Am from Insiders:
Five stars!
I was able to read this book and it touched me to the core and I came out of it as a changed person. Very few books have ever had that effect on me, and it is relevant on so many levels. It will encourage people to be true to themselves and not keep dark secrets under wraps they suffered as children, often causing pain they carry for a lifetime and in many cases destroy lives – I salut the twins, Marcus and Alex Lewis for their bravery to come forward and share their lives journeys with us. Beautiful job by Hodgkin who tells the story with so much integrity. Even though shocking, this story is inspiring, and empowering and will bring about change. Bravo!
Intriguing coming-of-age story
This is an intriguing coming-of-age story, that reads like a psychological thriller. I have to say that I loved the book more than the documentary, but the story is either way very upsetting yet beautiful. I admire their courage of putting a story that’s so deeply personal out there.
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