She concluded, “I dedicate this story to every single survivor of sexual assault. And see what comes to you in the silence.” In a world that entices us to browse through the lives of others to help us better determine how we feel about ourselves, and to in turn feel the need to be constantly visible, for visibility these days seems to somehow equate to success-do not be afraid to disappear. “Write the tale that scares you, that makes you feel uncertain, that isn't comfortable. “I just wrote a little something, for writers, really,” she said. Wearing a stunning neon Christopher John Rogers gown, Coel ascended the steps to a standing ovation and delivered a short but powerful speech, addressed specifically to writers like herself. During Sunday night's Emmys, Michaela Coel-actress, writer, and creator of the superb HBO show I May Destroy You-finally received some overdue awards-show appreciation for her masterpiece, a riveting and tenderly wrought series based on Coel's own experience with sexual assault. Misfits: A Personal Manifesto will be released in September.The consensus is, it's about time. I tore through this book, soaking up every single world, itching for more. Misfits is adapted from a speech Coel performed at an event for industry professionals, and this hour long speech was incredible. We are proud to be bringing Michaela's unique voice to a whole new audience." Michaela Coel is wicked smart and has an incredible way of putting words together into compelling stories. By turns inquisitive, devastating, beautiful, and hilarious, Michaela's storytelling forever urges us to think again." She added that " debut, Misfits, draws on the same kaleidoscope of ideas and emotions as her hit TV shows, and will inspire readers to reflect on their own relationship to power.
I May Destroy You again proved this to be true, gathering fans everywhere. The commissioning editor at publisher Ebury, Marianne Tatepo, said in a statement that "ever since I first watched Chewing Gum, I knew that Michaela was one of a kind. But I don't mind because I'd rather have transparency." During the lecture, Coel explained that she was "seeking out people who are willing to be transparent, and that comes with the risk of losing everything.
Described by Penguin as "a powerful manifesto on how speaking your truth and owning your differences can transform your life," the book is said to draw upon Coel's powerful lecture at the Edinburgh International Television Festival back in 2018.
The BAFTA award-winning actor and writer will be sharing personal anecdotes from her life and her career, while looking back on her journey so far. Michaela Coel just announced the release of her debut book, Misfits: A Personal Manifesto, due for release in September.
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